Asst. Coach - Girls Basketball

Qualifications: Coaching and/or playing experience preferred in sport. Two 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. Must complete Diocesan Safe
Environment Training and have current fingerprint card in addition to completion of concussion
training, Heat and Illness Prevention, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training and First Aid, Health and
Safety courses (NFHS).
Approved By: The principal as recommended by the Athletic Director and recruited by the Varsity
Head Coach.
Supervises: Student-athletes assigned and those portions of the athletic program as determined by the
Varsity Head Coach.
Job Goals: To carry out the aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the Varsity Head
Coach while maintaining oneself as a positive Dominican role model.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists with organization, planning, and implementation of practice sessions and contest game
plans.
2. Teaches the fundamentals, system, and techniques of the particular sport as well as the values
of good sportsmanship.
3. Maintains discipline and works as a teacher to encourage players, in a
non-physical and positive manner, to exhibit the God-given talents they possess.
4. Attends all coaching staff and Athletic Department meetings, as needed.
5. Strives, at all times, to increase morale and cooperation within the total school athletic
program.
6. Dresses in an appropriate manner for both practices and games as directed by the Varsity

Head Coach and provides, through actions, a positive, Catholic role model for each student-
athlete.

7. Keeps up on all rules, regulations, and guidelines as stated in the Athletic Department
Handbook; League Constitution, AIA Code of Ethics and National Federation Handbook for
sport assigned.
8. Informs Varsity Head Coach immediately of missing student-athletes from practice or contests
as well as roster changes (additions or deletions) and of all athletic related injuries.
9. Attends conventions and professional clinics as assigned.
10. Performs duties that are consistent with the nature of the position, as requested by Varsity
Head Coach and/or Athletic Director including but not limited to: weight room and/or locker
room supervision; inventory assistance, issuing and intake of equipment and uniforms;
supervision of transportation of student-athletes; fundraising; attendance at “Open House”
activities.

11. Abide by any and all provisions of coaching agreement as well as AIA. and school “Code of
Ethics”.
12. Foster the department and school “Philosophy” and “Mission” Statements in a spirit of
“assistance” and “presence” as set out in the teaching system of St. John Paul II Catholic High
School.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Seasonal Coaching Contract as approved by the Athletic Director and/or
Principal.
EVALUATION: Varsity Head Coach and Athletic Director, immediately following the conclusion
of each season. This evaluation will be forwarded to the Principal with appropriate