Asst. Coach - Boys Basketball

Xavier College Preparatory; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 3,500 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

St. John Paul II Catholic High School is seeking a Seasonal Varsity Coach to lead and develop student-athletes within a faith-centered athletic program. The role emphasizes strategic planning, supervision, and positive mentorship aligned with school values.

Responsibilities include organizing practices, implementing game plans, teaching sport fundamentals, and upholding NFHS/ethical standards while serving as a Catholic role model for students.

Qualifications

• Two years of varsity coaching experience in high school required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching or Positive Coaching Alliance certification; Safe Environment training; fingerprint clearance; concussion, heat and illness prevention, and other NFHS health/safety trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organization, planning, and implementation of practice sessions and game plans.
• Teach fundamentals, system, and techniques of the sport and the values of good sportsmanship.
• Maintain discipline and promote a positive Catholic role model for student-athletes.
• Attend coaching staff and Athletic Department meetings as needed.
• Oversee equipment inventory, transportation, and roster changes as directed by head coach and athletic director.
• Abide by coaching agreements and Athletic Code of Ethics; promote department and school philosophy and mission.

Skills

Coaching experience

Team leadership

Student mentoring

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

Positive Coaching Alliance

Safe Environment Training

Fingerprint clearance

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