Volunteer or Stipend Coach

St. Thomas High School; United States; On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A local high school seeks a Volunteer or Stipend Coach for the 2025-2026 season. The role involves teaching sports techniques and fostering an inclusive environment for students. Applicants should have experience in coaching or physical education and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include supervising activities and ensuring student safety while promoting fitness goals. Strong candidates are motivated and passionate about student development.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a PE teacher or coach.
• Strong knowledge of various sports and fitness techniques.
• CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and administration.

Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate proper techniques for various sports.
• Assess students' physical abilities and provide feedback.
• Organize and supervise sports activities and competitions.
• Organize and supervise extracurricular sports activities and interschool competitions.
• Ensure safety by enforcing rules and campus security.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and progress.
• Collaborate with coaches, staff, and parents to support student well-being.
• Stay updated on trends in physical education and apply best practices.
• Oversee cleaning, repair, and storage of athletic equipment including the weight room.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach, Asst. Athletic Director, and Athletic Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of sports

Motivational skills

Team collaboration

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Title: Volunteer or Stipend Coach
Year: 2025-2026
Supervisors: Head Coach and Athletic Director
FLSA: Seasonal

Mission, Values and Sense of Community

• Ensures that the mission and values of St. Thomas High School are upheld within the sport
• Gives witness to integrity and respect while representing St. Thomas High School in the broader community
• Engages and becomes part of the St. Thomas High School athletic community
• Serves St. Thomas athletes and families with compassion and respect

Role

Coaches influence students on a daily basis. Each coach is a professional who has chosen to cooperate with students in sports and general life lessons of their child. The coach agrees to help lead the school’s athletic program and specific sport under the guidance of the Head Coach/Athletic Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate proper techniques for various sports and physical activities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment where all students feel encouraged to participate.
• Assess students' physical abilities and provide constructive feedback to help them improve.
• Assist in organizing and supervising extracurricular sports activities and interschool competitions.
• Ensure the safety of students during physical activities by maintaining proper discipline and enforcing safety and campus security rules.
• Maintain accurate records of students' performance and progress.
• Collaborate with other coaches, school staff, and parents (when asked) to support students' overall well-being and athletic success.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in physical education and incorporate them into the practices.
• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing and storing all campus athletic equipment including the weight room.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach, Asst. Athletic Director and Athletic Director

Schedule

Coaches work requirements are dependent on season. Before and during the season, practice, preparations and game reviews will require evening and weekend work.

Position Minimum Qualifications

• Successfully pass pre-screen requirements, including but not limited to drug screen and background check.
• Previous experience working as a PE teacher or coach or hands on experience in respective sport.
• Strong knowledge of various sports, physical activities, and fitness techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their fitness goals.
• CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and school administration.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by individuals in this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of individuals in this job classification. All job classifications may have miscellaneous job duties assigned on an as needed basis. Management, at the appropriate level, retains the right to assign and change the duties of any position at any time.

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