What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach position at West Catholic Preparatory High School?
Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach
MISSION STATEMENT
West Catholic Preparatory High School is a Catholic community of academic excellence in an urban environment that is open to an interdenominational population. The school’s rigorous spiritual, academic, technological, and co-curricular programs develop our ethnically and religiously diverse student body into young men and women of strong moral and ethical character. West Catholic prepares each student to face the challenges of everyday life in an ever-changing global society.
WEST CATHOLIC PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL BELIEF STATEMENT
At West Catholic Preparatory Catholic High, we believe our education:
· Inspires a life-long commitment to service, especially to those in need
· Is grounded in the Catholic message of gospel values.
· Is a ministry that participates in God’s saving work.
· Develops each person’s full potential-spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically.
· Promotes learning in a collaborative effort between home and school.
· Fosters mutual respect among students, teachers, administrators, and all members of the school community.
· Should be made available to all students regardless of ethnicity, religious affiliation or socio-economic status.
· Encourages respect for and an understanding of our multicultural family.
Position Purpose: West Catholic Preparatory High School seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach.
Position Description: The Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach will serve as the head of the entire boys Basketball Program. This position reports to the Athletic Director. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a high-achieving athletic environment grounded in the school’s mission and values developing student athletes on and off the court.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follows and upholds policies and mission statement of West Catholic Preparatory High School
- Plan all practice sessions and competition
- Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for development and athletic achievement in the sport
- Travel to and from off-site locations (practice or contests) with student-athletes
- Work with the Admissions office attending Open Houses and other events and interacting with prospective students and parents who express an interest in attending West Catholic Preparatory High School.
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship and maintain appropriate conduct towards the student-athletes, opposing team, officials, spectators, etc.
- Schedule all boys basketball contests (Varsity and Junior Varsity) with the assistance of the Athletic Director
- All candidates must obtain or have current PA clearances before employment.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will have:
o 3 years of experience coaching basketball
- Ability to work productively and positively with staff, parents, and community.
o Availability to work a flexible schedule that includes some nights and weekends
o First Aid and CPR training - or have the ability to be trained
o Ability to drive a 9-passenger van
o Ability to carry 50 lbs
All applicants should email cover letter and resume to:
Mr. Jazz Williams ‘97, Athletic Director
West Catholic Preparatory High School
4501 Chestnut St.
Phila., PA 19139
jwilliams@westcatholic.org