Head Boys Basketball Coach

The Head Boys Basketball Coach fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by developing, initiating, and administering the program in a particular sport which adequately prepares the student-athlete for interscholastic competition. The Head Coach is recommended to the principal by the athletic director, hired by the principal, and evaluated in consultation with the athletic director.

Essential Duties:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Models professional conduct and sensible sportsmanship while instilling these characteristics within team members.
• Conducts practice sessions and games according to local diocesan policy and league regulations.
• Schedules practices and games in consultation with the athletic director.
• Verifies student eligibility to practice and participate by completion of physicals, release/hold harmless, and registration.
• Monitors the physical condition and fitness of participants and reports injuries to parents and school officials.
• Continually monitors and supervises all activities of the participants at all practices and games.
• Teaches essential safety skills and strategies to student athletes, monitors safety compliance.

Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent.
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience.
• Current CPR certification and first aid training
• Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.