Job Overview

The head coach reports to the director of athletics and is generally responsible for the management of her/his team including teaching skill development and game rules, as well as developing good sportsmanship, teamwork, and Christian values in their athletes. This position is temporary for the duration of a season and is part-time. The employee is not eligible for employee benefits as described in the Employee Handbook. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides instruction for skill development and game rules; works to continuously improve personal skills and knowledge of sport, competition strategies and preparation, conditioning techniques, effective teaching skills, and prevention and care of injuries.
• Imparts good sportsmanship, teamwork, and Christian values to athletes through instruction and example. Good manners and respect must be demonstrated at all times to the game officials, coaches, athletes, and parents (both BCP/SGHS and opposing teams). Adheres to all policies in Coaches Handbook, including VISAA Code of Conduct.
• Conducts practices during the time set up/approved by the athletic director; practices should be held daily (except on game days), and any unscheduled practice time must be cleared in advance by the athletic director. All game scheduling will be done by the athletic director in conjunction with the head coach. There is to be no athletic activities allowed on Sundays.
• Establishes discipline that is fair, firm, and consistent in accordance with school policies and is respectful of all student athletes.
• Conducts at least one preseason team meeting with players and parents to discuss team policies, guidelines, goals, responsibilities, and disciplinary expectations and consequences.

Requirements:

• Ability to work varied hours depending on game schedule and athletic season and to adjust schedule in response to weather and other school issues.
• Ability to travel to other schools and game sites.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and ability to operate mini-bus with 14 passengers.
• Ability to be outdoors and work away from a desk on a field for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Completion of Diocesan VIRTUS initial training and all monthly updates throughout employment.
• A belief in God, and an understanding and willingness to model the philosophy and mission of the Benedictine Schools of Richmond.

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