Girls Volleyball Coach

Under the direction of the school principal, the Coach is responsible for supporting the School and the Diocese of Tucson in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The Coach shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in personal life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing practices designed to implement and achieve athletic goals and objectives as adopted by the School, along with the Diocesan Elementary Sports Program.
• Demonstrate competence in coaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of the sport, and be able to communicate effectively with student athletes; be able to organize practices and equipment to maximize student athlete time on task as well as motivate student learning and growth in a particular sport.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes good sportsmanship, self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student athlete behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Cooperate with School and Diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with student athletes and parents. Specific attention will be given toward prompt attendance at scheduled sporting events, trainings, and meetings.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing School policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior. Specifically, Coaches will follow School dress code standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church. If not a baptized Catholic, must nonetheless abide by Catholic principles in the teacher’s professional and private life.
• An understanding of the sport and how to develop athletes
• Excellent communications skills including written and oral, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Complete a criminal history and background check.