Job Summary

Holy Family Catholic School is seeking a Part-Time Middle School Volleyball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. The Middle School Coach fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by developing, initiating, and administering the program in a particular sport which adequately prepares the student athlete for interscholastic competition. The Middle School Coach is recommended to the principal by the athletic director, hired by the principal, and evaluated in consultation with the athletic director. 

Ministerial Character Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. To fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing Christ's mission with them and entrusting them with various responsibilities. Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways, as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.

 Essential job functions: 

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school. 
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Support and adhere to the Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters. 
• Conducts practice sessions and games according to local diocesan policy and league regulations.  
• Schedules practices and games in consultation with the athletic director.  
• Verifies student eligibility to practice and participate by completion of physicals, release/hold harmless, and registration.
• Ensures that all volunteers are approved by the school. 
• Monitors the physical condition and fitness of participants and reports injuries to parents and school officials. 
• Continually monitors and supervises all activities of the participants at all practices and games. 
• Teaches essential safety skills and strategies to student athletes, monitors safety compliance.  
•  Follows school and diocesan policies regarding academic eligibility, safety guidelines, and transportation rules 
• Distributes and collects all athletic equipment and uniforms. 
• Communicates with athletic director regarding need for early dismissals, field, and gym use.  
• Ensures that emergency contact information is available at practices and games. 
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits. 
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff.
• Able to instruct athletes about proper strategy, skills, and rules of the game. 
• Able to motivate student athletes to perform optimally as an individual athlete and team member. 
• Uses approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conduct. 
• Collaborates with school personnel to enhance the work environment and support academic programming. 
• Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner. 

Minimum qualifications: 

Education/Licenses/Certification: 

• High school or equivalent 
• Current CPR certification and first aid training 
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period. 

Experience:  

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience