What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Head Coach position at Benedictine College Preparatory?
The Benedictine Schools of Richmond is currently accepting applications to be a head coach for either Saint Gertrude or Benedictine. To apply for a coaching position, please submit a cover letter, resume, a completed application, and an essay titled “My View of America” to the Athletic Director: Fran Pochily – fpochily@benedictineschols.org.
Job Title: Head Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Part-time, seasonal
Regular Hours: variable, typically 3-6 p.m.
Job Summary: The head coach reports to the director of athletics and is generally responsible for the management of her/his team including teaching skill development and game rules, as well as developing good sportsmanship, teamwork, and Christian values in their athletes. This position is temporary for the duration of a season and is part-time. The employee is not eligible for employee benefits as described in the Employee Handbook.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Job Requirements:
Job Title: Head Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Part-time, seasonal
Regular Hours: variable, typically 3-6 p.m.
Job Summary: The head coach reports to the director of athletics and is generally responsible for the management of her/his team including teaching skill development and game rules, as well as developing good sportsmanship, teamwork, and Christian values in their athletes. This position is temporary for the duration of a season and is part-time. The employee is not eligible for employee benefits as described in the Employee Handbook.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides instruction for skill development and game rules; works to continuously improve personal skills and knowledge of sport, competition strategies and preparation, conditioning techniques, effective teaching skills, and prevention and care of injuries
- Imparts good sportsmanship, teamwork, and Christian values to athletes through instruction and example. Good manners and respect must be demonstrated at all times to the game officials, coaches, athletes, and parents (both BCP/SGHS and opposing teams). Adheres to all policies in Coaches Handbook, including VISAA Code of Conduct
- Conducts practices during the time set up/approved by the athletic director; practices should be held daily (except on game days), and any unscheduled practice time must be cleared in advance by the athletic director. All game scheduling will be done by the athletic director in conjunction with the head coach. There is to be no athletic activities allowed on Sundays.
- Establishes discipline that is fair, firm, and consistent in accordance with school policies and is respectful of all student athletes
- Conducts at least one preseason team meeting with players and parents to discuss team policies, guidelines, goals, responsibilities, and disciplinary expectations and consequences
- Responsible for maintaining, disbursing, and returning all equipment and uniforms provided by the school; only the athletic director is authorized to make purchases related to the team. Requests for additional equipment or uniforms and suggestions for budgeting for subsequent years should be in writing to the athletic director. Any team requested fundraising must be cleared by the athletic director in advance
- Carries emergency first aid equipment with team at all times, as well as a mobile device that provides access to student medical information online; reports any possible injuries to the athletic trainer immediately
- Provides supervision for all team athletes until picked up by parents or designated drivers following practices and games
- Maintains team statistics and reports scores to the media
- Travels with the team on all bus trips to away games and supervises athlete behavior while traveling
- Assists individual players in their post-high school athletic goals as it pertains to college recruiting, camp/clinics, and other out-of-season opportunities
Job Requirements:
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, coaches, officials, and administrative staff
- Ability to inspire and motivate high school athletes to achieve team goals
- Ability to work varied hours depending on game schedule and athletic season and to adjust schedule in response to weather and other school issues
- Ability to travel to other schools and game sites
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and ability to operate mini-bus with 14 passengers
- Ability to be outdoors and work away from a desk on a field for long periods of time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Completion of Diocesan VIRTUS initial training and all monthly updates throughout employment
- A belief in God, and an understanding and willingness to model the philosophy and mission of the Benedictine Schools of Richmond
- Demonstrated skill and experience in the relevant sport.
- Minimum of one year prior coaching experience.
- College degree preferred.
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