Coach - Guardian Catholic School

Catholic Charities Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Guardian Catholic School is seeking an experienced Coach to support the season as an assistant. The Coach will work under the Athletic Director and Principal to train athletes, instill discipline, and promote sportsmanship within a Catholic school setting.

The position requires background checks, PGC training, and flexibility for evening/weekend duties. The Coach helps develop athletes’ skills while ensuring safety and adherence to school policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communications skills including written and oral, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and work with athletes to prepare them for competition.
• Help athletes to play their best individually or as a team.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach promoting self-direction and positive self-image.
• Set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow school policies and dress code.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Well-organized

Public speaking

Job description

Guardian Catholic School is looking for a experienced Coach to serve as an assistant for the season. Prior Coaching Experience is Preferred.

Must be able to complete a background check and Protecting God's Children (PGC) class. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit this site: https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Primary Function: Under the direction of the school principal and the designated Athletic Director, the Coach is responsible for supporting the School and the Diocese of St. Augustine in their mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment.

The Coach will instruct and work with athletes to prepare them for competition. Coaches help athletes to play their best individually or as a team in sports. They are experts on the rules, strategies, and the techniques of their sports. Coaches must also know about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety. It’s the coach’s responsibility to create an environment in which the team can use its skills and abilities to their maximum potential.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image.
• Set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing School policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information; display sound judgment in dress and general behavior. Specifically, Coaches will follow dress code standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift, as required

Required Activities

• Walking
• Sitting
• Standing
• Stooping
• Reaching
• Talking
• Handling
• Hearing
• Carrying
• Keyboarding

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent communications skills including written and oral, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.