Description
St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School is seeking a part time Head Golf Coach for the 2024-2025 school year. This is a stipend position. Interested candidates should submit an application and resume.
Job summary: The Head Golf Coach fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting in administering the program in a particular sport which adequately prepares the student athlete for interscholastic competition. The Head Golf Coach is recommended to the principal and president by the athletic director, hired by the principal, and evaluated in consultation with the Athletic Director.
Responsibilities:
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
- Models professional conduct and sportsmanship while instilling these characteristics within team members
- Schedules practices and games in consultation with the Athletic Director and Assistant Coach(es)
- Monitors 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 safety guidelines
- Communicates with Athletic Director and Assistant Coaches 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
Duties:
- 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
- Expertise, knowledge, and competency in fundamentals of the sport
- Skill in motivating and engaging student athletes
- Required to lift or carry athletic equipment and supplies
- Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
Requirements
Skills/Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High School or equivalent
- Current CPR certification and First Aid training
Experience:
- Previous high school coaching experience preferred