Job Summary

Holy Family Catholic School seeks a Part-Time Middle School Basketball 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.  In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them 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 the 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 

Important job functions:

• 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/Certification: 

• High school or equivalent
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Current CPR certification and first aid training 
• 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