Sprint Coach- Track & Field

Overview

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This position reports under the supervision of the principal and the athletic director and helps to coordinate and administrate the sport within the guidelines of the NFHS, the AIA, the Diocese of Phoenix, the school, the athletic department, and the specific conference. All work is performed within the policies and procedures of the athletic department and the school.

The coach contributes to fostering the Catholic School culture by serving as a witness to students and the community. The coach cooperates with Christ in the academic, spiritual, and social education of our high school students. Requires obtaining necessary certificates, ongoing professional development, and maintaining records as required by the school. Serves as a mentor and campus minister to all students.

This position requires effective communication via phone and email; completing duties accurately and on time; flexibility, forward thinking, deadline management; willingness to seek and implement the latest coaching practices; and the use of experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals with creativity and latitude.

Essential Job Functions

• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and training to achieve individual and team success while promoting the Pursuing Victory with Honor Program, maintaining discipline, handling grievances, and promoting morale and cooperation.
• Assist in the overall functioning of the specific sport program.
• Assist the Head Coach in ensuring the venue for the sport is safe and equipment is within regulation, safe, properly maintained, and inventoried.
• Assist in coordinating supervision of student-athletes in all areas of play, in locker rooms, and in other venues used by the sport.
• Maintain open communication with faculty, staff, and parents; advise student-athletes regarding academics in conjunction with faculty and staff; assist with college recruiting and scholarship applications in conjunction with the athletic director and guidance staff.

Performs other job-related tasks as requested by the principal or athletic director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. Duties require standing, sitting, walking, using hands, reaching with arms, and speaking or hearing. The role may require lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The position may require standing outside in varying temperatures. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with procedures developed by the Diocese of Phoenix and Notre Dame Preparatory under the direction of the Principal and Athletic Director.

Terms of Employment

This is a stipend position based on the season of the sport coached. A schedule of mandatory days and extra responsibilities is provided prior to the start of each school year, as established by the Leadership Team under the Diocese of Phoenix.

Minimum Qualifications

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