Athletic Coach 26-27

Diocese of Orlando Catholic Schools; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Orlando Catholic Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach in Ocala, Florida. This position involves instructing students in various sports, planning practices, and developing athletes' skills. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in physical education and have at least two years of coaching experience.

Furthermore, a commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church is essential. The coach must maintain certification in CPR/AED/First Aid. Join us to inspire young athletes and foster their growth!

Qualifications

• Experience as an athletic coach preferred, ideally two years.
• Must keep CPR/AED/First Aid certificate active.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in sports fundamentals.
• Plan and lead practice sessions.
• Evaluate athletes and assign positions.
• Ensure safety rules are followed.
• Develop conditioning programs for athletes.

Skills

Excellent leadership and motivational skills

Extensive knowledge of the assigned sport

Ability to work with student athletes

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

SUMMARY

The Athletic Coach will instruct students or individual players in the fundamentals of sports or a specific sport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Educates individuals, students, or teams on the rules, strategies, and techniques for a sport or sports.
• Plans, organizes, and leads practice sessions.
• Trains, encourages, and motivates athletes to prepare them for games and competitive events.
• Teaches safety rules and regulations and ensures they are enforced.
• Develops physical conditioning programs that equip athletes to meet their potential.
• Evaluates team members to determine fitness levels and potential; assigns positions or roles to athletes based on strengths and weaknesses.
• Ensures athletes are using equipment properly and safely.
• Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of players and modifies coaching strategies accordingly.
• Remains current on changes in rules, coaching philosophies and techniques, and technology relevant to a particular sport or sports.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CATHOLIC FAITH

Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field supplemented with two (2) years of experience as an athletic coach preferred. CPR/AED/First Aid Trained preferred. Must be willing to complete within 1 year of employment and keep certificate active.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the assigned sport.
• Ability to work with student athletes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Works frequently in close physical proximity to others and may encounter work in enclosed or tight spaces.

PHYSICAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities. Prolonged periods of standing or walking. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, see, hear, and use their hands for fine and gross motor functions; required to see up close and from far away. Position may require lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 50 lbs.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.