Job Summary

San Juan Diego Catholic High School is seeking a High School Head Six-Man Football Coach fulfills the School's mission. As a member of the athletic department within the framework of San Juan Diego’s philosophy, organizations and policies. The High School Head Six-Man Football Coach has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions that include, but are not limited to: practice organization, game preparation, cleaning, equipment distribution and upkeep.

Ministerial Character

The principal is the visible foundation of the school which the Bishop has entrusted to the principal. Together with the office of Catholic schools, the principal makes Christ's mission present and enduring in the school. In order to fulfill this mission, the principal employs suitable, chosen collaborators. The principal shares with them Christ's mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed in the school help to extend the ministry of the Church and the

principal in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the principal in the performance of their ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Essential Duties

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Models professional conduct and sensible sportsmanship while instilling these characteristics within team members
• 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
• 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
• Attend all coaching staff events
• Emphasize the importance of prayer before and after all practices and games/contests
• Models professional dress for all games/contests
• Verifies they are completing ongoing professional development related to athletics

Important Job Functions:

• Able to instruct athletes about proper strategy, skills and rules of the sport
• 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:

• High school or equivalent

Experience:

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience

Certifications and Training:

• Current CPR certification and first aid training
• Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.

Working Conditions:

• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to work in standard gym, field, and school conditions 

Employee Certification

All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin.

Texas is an “at-will” employment state.  Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a pre-determined time or guarantee of employment.