Assistant Coach — High School Athletics & Positive Coaching

Xavier College Preparatory; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Xavier College Preparatory in Avondale, Arizona, is seeking qualified coaches to assist with high school varsity sports. Candidates should have coaching experience, be certified in CPR and First Aid, and possess knowledge of CPR and NFHS safety courses.

The role includes organizing practice sessions, teaching sports fundamentals, maintaining discipline, and increasing morale within the athletic program. The position is seasonal and requires attendance at staff meetings and coaching evaluations.

Qualifications

• At least two years of high school varsity coaching or equivalent required.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of NFHS health and safety courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing practice sessions and game plans.
• Teach fundamentals and values of good sportsmanship.
• Maintain discipline and encourage players positively.
• Attend coaching staff and Athletic Department meetings.
• Stay current on athletic rules and guidelines.
• Inform coach of any injuries or roster changes.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of sports regulations

Education

Certifications in coaching and safety

Job description

Qualifications: Coaching and/or playing experience preferred in sport. Two years previous high

school varsity coaching or equivalent required.

Valid CPR and First Aid card. Must also be certified in the state required NFHS Fundamentals of

Coaching Class or certified in Positive Coaching Alliance. Must complete Diocesan Safe

Environment Training and have current fingerprint card in addition to completion of concussion

training, Heat and Illness Prevention, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training and First Aid, Health and

Safety courses (NFHS).

Approved By: The principal as recommended by the Athletic Director and recruited by the Varsity

Head Coach.

Supervises: Student-athletes assigned and those portions of the athletic program as determined by the

Varsity Head Coach.

Job Goals: To carry out the aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the Varsity Head

Coach while maintaining oneself as a positive Dominican role model.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with organization, planning, and implementation of practice sessions and contest game
  
  

plans.

• Teaches the fundamentals, system, and techniques of the particular sport as well as the values
  
  

of good sportsmanship.

• Maintains discipline and works as a teacher to encourage players, in a
  
  

non-physical and positive manner, to exhibit the God-given talents they possess.

• Attends all coaching staff and Athletic Department meetings, as needed.
• Strives, at all times, to increase morale and cooperation within the total school athletic
  
  

program.

• Dresses in an appropriate manner for both practices and games as directed by the Varsity
  
  

Head Coach and provides, through actions, a positive, Catholic role model for each student-

athlete.

• Keeps up on all rules, regulations, and guidelines as stated in the Athletic Department
  
  

Handbook; League Constitution, AIA Code of Ethics and National Federation Handbook for

sport assigned.

• Informs Varsity Head Coach immediately of missing student-athletes from practice or contests
  
  

as well as roster changes (additions or deletions) and of all athletic related injuries.

• Attends conventions and professional clinics as assigned.
• Performs duties that are consistent with the nature of the position, as requested by Varsity
  
  

Head Coach and/or Athletic Director including but not limited to: weight room and/or locker

room supervision; inventory assistance, issuing and intake of equipment and uniforms;

supervision of transportation of student-athletes; fundraising; attendance at “Open House”

activities.

• Abide by any and all provisions of coaching agreement as well as AIA. and school “Code of
  
  

Ethics”.

• Foster the department and school “Philosophy” and “Mission” Statements in a spirit of
  
  

“assistance” and “presence” as set out in the teaching system of St. John Paul II Catholic High

School.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Seasonal Coaching Contract as approved by the Athletic Director and/or

Principal.

EVALUATION: Varsity Head Coach and Athletic Director, immediately following the conclusion

of each season. This evaluation will be forwarded to the Principal with appropriate