Head Men's Basketball Coach

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St. John Paul II Catholic High School is seeking a Head Men's Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year. This position can be a stipend position or a full time teaching/coaching position, depending on teaching field and school need. The school is focused on getting

Job Summary: Coach fulfills the formational mission of the school by running the men's basketball program to prepare student athlete for competition and to become the young men they are called to be. The Head Coach reports to the Athletic Director and is responsible for the overall management and direction of the SJPII Guardian Men's Basketball Program. The head coach must provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and the ability to excel in basketball. The candidate must contribute to the formation program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics so that they are competitive in their sport and become better formed young people. Candidates, along with completing this application, should submit a cover letter and resume to: Holly Blackman, Athletic Director, at hblackman@johnpaul2chs.org

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Program Advancement

• Create a cohesive basketball program to involve middle school feeder schools in the area.

• Build relationships with student athletes to ensure adequate participation.

• Execute player evaluations and team placement at the beginning of each season.

• Facilitate off-season and summer player development and research best practices for program development.

• Extensive knowledge of Hudl and/or other film or video analysis software

• Ensure that all basketball coaches work together towards common goals within the football program and provide unity with a structured system.

Community Engagement

• Routinely meet with assistant coaches, student-athletes and parents to ensure a high level of program communication internally

• Assist the admissions office with events that can positively impact the enrollment of the school and promotion of the basketball program

• Engage in community activities in the area and surrounding communities that may benefit the school's athletic programs and athlete development

• Be an advocate for student athletes and communicate needs, concerns or requests effectively between coaches and teachers

• Assist in organizing event promotions to drive student attendance and participation at games

Faith Formation

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school

• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese

• Equip and empower assistant coaches to be spiritual guides for student athletes

• Attend and participate in a team mass and community service project

• Encourage student athletes to integrate their faith on the court and in their everyday lives.

Management Skills

• Provide feedback to assistant coaches throughout the season regarding their performance

• Evaluate, mentor, and provide leadership to assistant coaches

• Lead the middle school coaches to best train and coach athletes that will feed into the high school

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship

• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation

Financial

• Oversee the team budget, under the direction of the Athletic Director, to properly plan for program expenses, both short and long term

Scheduling

• Ensure timely and accurate athletic website updates to include both practice and game schedules

• Assist coaches with competition schedules and practice schedules, and communicate those dates with parents, athletes, and opponents. Ensure timely communication with coaches, families, leagues, game officials, trainers, and opposing teams for all game schedules, changes and cancellations.

Administrative and Other Responsibilities

• Inspect and recommend replacement and/or additions to ensure adequate facilities and equipment are available

• Assist in purchasing of new uniforms and equipment

• Seek out and create opportunities for parent engagement and community building

• Maintain professional development by attending training and clinics

• Assist in execution of summer camps

• Assist in execution of athletic department fundraisers

• Perform other duties as assigned by administration

• Maintain a high level knowledge of all TAPPS and NCAA/NFHS rules

• Be able and willing to provide emergency care; maintain CPR-First-Aid-AED certifications; engage professional emergency personnel (911) if needed; know where automated external defibrillators (AED's) are located on campus

• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to foster, apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with St. John Paul II Catholic High School student handbook

• Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all campus athletic equipment including the weight room.

Requirements

Qualifications

1.High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree preferred

2.Teacher candidates need to have a degree in the subject area taught, and either a state teaching license or 12 hours of education coursework.

3.Previous coaching experience at the high school level or higher

4.Current CPR certification and First Aid training, or the ability to obtain such upon hiring