Girls Golf- Varsity Head Coach

Xavier College Preparatory; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 5,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Xavier College Preparatory in Avondale, Arizona is seeking a Varsity Head Coach to lead and develop student athletes and program coaches. This part-time role emphasizes sportsmanship and a positive Catholic role model environment.

The ideal candidate possesses a valid Arizona teaching credential and extensive coaching experience, must ensure adherence to rules of the AIA, and be capable of managing multiple responsibilities including organizing schedules and maintaining discipline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high school varsity coaching experience required.
• Valid CPR and First Aid card necessary.
• Knowledge of teaching techniques effective in 90-minute classes.

Responsibilities

• Instruct coaches and athletes in skills and strategies.
• Maintain academic and disciplinary standards for student-athletes.
• Organize practices and game plans.

Skills

Coaching experience

Knowledge of AIA rules

Effective communication

Team management

Crisis management

Education

Valid Arizona Teachers Credential

CPR and First Aid Certification

NFHS Coaching Certification

Job description

General Description

The Varsity Head Coach will instruct fellow program coaches and student athletes in the system, fundamental skills, strategies and physical training necessary for them to realize their talents as well as a degree of professional, individual and team success. In addition, under the direction of the School Principal, Athletic Director and AIA guidelines, to instill the values of good sportsmanship and fair play along with providing a positive Catholic role model for each student athlete and assistant coach in their program.

Status: Part Time – Stipend (to be paid at the end of the season)

Reports to the Athletic Director (approved by Principal, as recommended by Athletic Director and/or Athletic Committee).

About St. John Paul II Catholic High School

St. John Paul II Catholic High School is a new college‑preparatory, co‑ed high school rooted in Jesus Christ. Under the patronage of Pope St. John Paul II and dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the liberal‑arts high school offers a four‑year philosophy program. Students receive excellent academic training while growing in their ability to think clearly about ethical and cultural issues of our times. Led by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia of Nashville, the faculty fosters an environment in which the Catholic faith is vibrant so that students can grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and will be motivated to take an ever‑more active role in His Church. Sports programs, service opportunities, daily prayer and a house system foster growth and a sense of family. Most importantly, Jesus Christ is the center of the school; He calls and we respond to Him.

Essential Job Functions

• Administers the sports program that he has been appointed to and is directly answerable to the principal and operationally to the Athletic Director.
• Promotes and strives to enhance the positive aspects of the reputation of John Paul II Catholic High School and its athletic department programs.
• Keeps informed and implements league constitutional provisions, rules and regulations as well as those of the school's Athletic Department Handbook, AIA League Constitutions and National Federation of State High School Associations Rules.
• Acquires and submits completed program schedule (all contests, all levels) to the Athletic Director no later than 75 days prior to the first contest of the upcoming season; it must also be reviewed and approved by the Athletic Director.
• Acquires and submits all off‑season contest schedules, including summer, must be turned in 30 days before first contest; it must also be reviewed and approved by the Athletic Director.
• Submits practice schedule for all levels and all facilities needed to the Athletic Department 30 days in advance; it must also be reviewed and approved by the Athletic Director.
• Sees that lower‑level Head Coaches, assistant coaches and student‑athletes adhere to AIA “Code of Ethics.”
• Recruits, in consultation with Principal and Athletic Director, a full, complete, competent and professional coaching staff.
• Ensures that all potential staff members, including the coach, go through the entire hiring process as outlined above.
• Head Coach must not let any coaching candidate be part of the program in any capacity until all hiring and ethical requirements are met; no exceptions.
• Ensures that all coaches (paid and volunteer) are approved by the Athletic Director.
• Fundraising money may not be used to pay coaches in any way without the approval of the Principal; no exceptions.
• Submits to the AD request for all away contest transportation – all levels. Early departure time and other special arrangements must be discussed and approved by Athletic Director.
• Assists in the care for and upkeep of the facilities and equipment used in the program.
• Establishes a philosophy and systems to teach fundamental skills and techniques.
• Designs and schedules conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness and understanding of overall program goals.
• Organizes comprehensive and safe practice/game plans and guides lower‑level coaches.
• Prepares accurate and up‑to‑date rosters for each team in the program; all deletions or additions must be submitted to the Athletic Director prior to established guidelines by the AIA.
• Delegates supervision assignments to coaching staff including locker room, practice areas, buses, locker room for home and away games, weight room, etc.
• Communicates effectively with the Athletic Director.
• Attends AIA league meetings, coaching staff meetings, and Athletic Department meetings.
• Monitors, along with Athletic Director, academic and disciplinary standing of all student‑athletes; issued periodic academic and disciplinary “Check Sheets.”
• Submits, at the end of a season, a complete statistics sheet for the varsity team; will be added to the school's records.
• Weekly Stats are to be uploaded to the team’s website, sent to local news agencies, Arbiter, and uploaded to MaxPreps; updates must be done within 24 hours of contest completion.
  • Pixellet VidSwap will be our video‑editing film; to be uploaded within 24 hours.
  • All programs using this software are expected to use it fully.
• Submits an inventory of uniforms and equipment at the beginning and end of each season.
• Maintains the school's disciplinary and dress code.
• Submits to Athletic Director, at the conclusion of each season, an annual program budget.
• Demonstrates loyalty and adherence to the school's mission and the mission of the athletic department.
• Assists in ensuring all coaches are certified as required.
• Works with parents to ensure an appropriate banquet at season’s end to recognize student‑athletes; responsible for awards and budgeting; all spending approved by AD.
• Works with Registrar and AD to guarantee each student‑athlete has a valid physical examination; ensures completion of required forms (Student‑Athlete Contract, Sports Warning Statement, CM Code of Ethics, Parent Sportsmanship Contract, Emergency Contact Form). Coaching may not allow participation until all forms are completed.
• Ensures all student‑athletes complete required concussion training prior to first day of season.
• Secures or delegates securing of facilities (locker room, gym, weight room, lights, etc.) after practice and contests.
• Seeks out clinics and seminars; arranges staff professional upgrades in fundamental skill teaching and techniques.
• Works with Trainer to report all student‑athlete injuries; submits completed injury reports.
• Assists senior student‑athletes in obtaining college scholarships; maintains communication with colleges.
• Conducts staff evaluations and submits recommendations at season’s end; allows senior student‑athletes to evaluate program anonymously.
• Adheres to all school policies.
• Maintains an organized, clean office/work space and storage areas used by the program.
• Fosters the department and school “Philosophy” and “Mission” statements in a supportive spirit consistent with the teaching system of St. John Paul II Catholic High School.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills

• Valid Arizona Teachers Credential desired.
• Head Coaching or equivalent experience preferred.
• Five 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.
• Completion of the following NFHS Learn Courses
  • Bullying, Hazing, and Inappropriate Behaviors
  • Concussion in Sports
  • Heat and Illness Prevention
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  • First Aid and CPR (can be completed outside of NFHS)
• Preference will be given to candidates who are practicing Catholics.
• Knowledge and experience using good teaching techniques that work in a 90‑minute class period.
• Must complete the Safe Environment Training and fulfill other diocesan requirements.
• AZ FBI Fingerprint clearance card required.

DISCLAIMER

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate description of the future job responsibilities, school administration reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as circumstances change.