Athletic Director with Coaching Responsibilities

Location

Temple, TX | United States

Job description

Ministerial Character

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.

Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.

Job Summary

The Athletic Director fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting the administration in the development of an athletic program to promote student health, athletic skill, and safety. The Athletic Director has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.

Essential Duties

• Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed
• Plans, organizes, and implements a comprehensive athletic program for students
• Models professional conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Position teaches and/or oversees PE classes
• Provides for the safety and well-being of student athletes by implementing safety guidelines and training of coaches and students
• Maintains, updates, and distributes athlete and coach handbooks annually
• Implements annual parent information and coach training sessions
• Ensures that all athletes have completed annual physicals, release/hold harmless forms, and required registration prior to participation
• Ensures that all coaches are compliant with EIM according to diocesan guidelines
• Ensures the school's compliance with athletic governance regulations
• Attends required meetings according to governance requirements
• Maintains athletic inventory including all clothing and equipment
• Coordinates the ordering process for new equipment, uniforms, player gear, fan and spirit gear, and any other products deemed necessary
• Maintains the school's athletic calendar in coordination with the master school calendar
• Administrates all on-campus athletic competitions, and ensures supervision of all off- campus events
• In conjunction with the principal, supervises, hires, and evaluates all coaches formally and informally
• Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
• Communicate efficiently with coaches regarding registration, team assignments, schedules, and participation requirements
• Communicate with administration/faculty regarding the need for early dismissals in a timely manner
• Plans and coordinates field and gym use for all activities
• Manages expenditures for each sport according to budgetary expectations
• Oversees all sports fundraising activities
• Coordinates and manages athletic department events, including but not limited to the Reicher Powerlifting Meet, athletic summer camps, Reicher Jr. Track Meet
• Updates and maintains the athletic section on the school website
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students, and staff
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support program planning
• Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner
• Serves as a liaison to the Booster Club and advises regarding their activities, rules, and regulations
• Keeps abreast of current athletic and safety information through membership in relevant Associations
• Coordinates transportation for all school events
• Manages Letter Jacket Program
• Participates in school-wide activities
• Attends liturgical or prayer services
• Completes coaching responsibilities as assigned according to Coach's job description
• Models 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
• 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
• Follows school and diocesan policies regarding academic eligibility
• Able to instruct athletes about proper strategy, skills, and rules of the game
• Able to motivate student-athletes to perform optimally as an individual athlete and team member
• Uses approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conduct
• Collaborates with school personnel to enhance the work environment and support academic programming
• Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior.
• Knowledge of the physical fitness and skill levels of adolescent physical development.
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and rules of sports.
• Knowledge of equipment procurement and maintenance.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction.
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process.
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format.
• Skill in using job-appropriate technology.
• Skill in critical thinking and planning.
• Skill in demonstrating professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
• Skill in collaborating with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Ability to manage student behavior in classroom setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to work well with others in the school community.
• Ability to conference with parents upon request and respond to messages in a timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate gains in student performance that are in keeping with school goals.
• Ability to respond to individual learning needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field from an accredited American university or equivalent in a foreign country.

Experience:

• 3 years or more of Head Coaching Experience

Certifications and Training:

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
• Must meet the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCB ED.
• Must meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese and school administration.
• Must complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of the date of hire, completing a minimum of 25 hours each year.

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