Athletic Coach

Diocese of Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Tucson's St. Cyril of Alexandria School in Tucson, AZ seeks an Athletic Coach for the K-8 program.

Under the principal's direction, you will support the school's mission, foster sportsmanship, and help plan practices that advance athletic goals. You will model Catholic values, coordinate with diocesan guidelines, and promote a faith-filled environment while guiding student-athletes toward growth in character and skill.

Qualifications

• Coaching basics for school-age athletes.
• Ability to model Catholic values and foster sportsmanship.
• Ability to plan practices and communicate with students.

Responsibilities

• Support Catholic mission and school discipline in athletic context.
• Plan and conduct practices aligned with athletic goals.
• Model and reinforce teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-discipline.
• Coordinate with coaches and school staff to ensure safe activities.
• Adhere to Diocesan Youth Sports guidelines and school policies.

Job description

Location: St Cyril of Alexandria School (K-8) - Tucson, AZ

Job Id:3975

# of Openings: 2

St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic School
Job Description

Job Title: Athletic Coach – Elementary School Status:Part time

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Department/Location

St. Cyril of Alexandria School / Tucson, Arizona

Primary Function

Under the direction of the school principal, the Coach is responsible for supporting the School and the Diocese of Tucson in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The Coach shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic teaching bothacademically and behaviorally while at work and in personal life.

“…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Shall recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The coach may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the coach’s professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
• Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in, and help plan, School religious and service activities.
• Attend annual SPIRIT Training and adhere to Roles and Responsibilities as outlined in the Diocesan Youth Sports League Handbook.
• Demonstrate effective planning skills by preparing practices designed to implement and achieve athletic goals and objectives as adopted by the school, along with the Diocesan Youth Sports League. Demonstrate competence in coaching by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of the sport, and be able to communicate effectively with student athletes; be able to organize practices and equipment to maximize student athlete time on task as well as motivate student learning and growth in a particular sport.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes good sportsmanship, self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student athlete behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Cooperate with School and Di