Head JV Girls Basketball Coach

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

Job summary

Diocese of Orlando Catholic Schools is looking for a Head Coach for the seasonal position. The head coach will lead the team, manage athletic activities, and foster a positive culture while promoting discipline and teamwork among student athletes.

Qualified candidates should have over 7 years of coaching experience and demonstrate effective techniques and strong interpersonal skills. The role requires an appreciation for Catholic teachings and a commitment to upholding the values of the Church.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience coaching high school/college team sport.
• Prior collegiate or professional playing experience preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and provide a program standard.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities and practice sessions.
• Recruit and manage staff of assistant coaches.
• Build and foster an inclusive and positive culture.
• Represent the organization in a professional manner.

Skills

Coaching techniques and skills

Knowledge of rules and regulations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

7+ years of coaching experience

Collegiate or professional playing experience

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The position is a seasonal position with a stipend. The role of the head coach is to be responsible for leading the team and provide a program standard for sub-varsity levels, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a higher level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork. This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents and community and follow the mission of our school. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills and safety awareness are key requirements.

Core Values

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living.
2. Respect: Affirms each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect and good sportsmanship. Use a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the team. Ownership and Management of Varsity and Sub-Varsity programs. Recruit and manage staff of assistant coaches. Build and foster an inclusive, positive culture that promotes sustainable success. Assist in determining game strategy based on the team’s capabilities. Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions and while on trips off school property. Always encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation. Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, facilities, and including protecting students from hazing/bullying. Maintain and secure all facilities, equipment, and uniforms. Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury. Represent Bishop Moore Catholic and the program in a professional manner. Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the varsity head coach and Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator. Establish a relationship with partner school students, coaches, and athletic directors.

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect and good sportsmanship.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the team.
• Ownership and Management of Varsity and Sub-Varsity programs.
• Recruit and manage staff of assistant coaches.
• Build and foster an inclusive, positive culture that promotes sustainable success.
• Assist in determining game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions and while on trips off school property.
• Always encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, facilities, and including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Maintain and secure all facilities, equipment, and uniforms.
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Represent Bishop Moore Catholic and the program in a professional manner.
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the varsity head coach and Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.
• Establish a relationship with partner school students, coaches, and athletic directors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience coaching high school/college team sport.
• Prior collegiate or professional playing experience preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, opponents, staff, parents and students.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount.
• Knowledge of NFHS and FHSAA rules.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive role model and BMC Ambassador for all constituents.

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.