Part-Time High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a stipend position. Interested candidates should submit an application and resume.

Ministerial Character 

The Principal is the visible foundation of the school which the Bishop has entrusted to the Principal. 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 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 the Principal’s ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Job summary: 

The Assistant Girls Basketball 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 Assistant Girls Basketball 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
• 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
• Models professional conduct and sportsmanship while instilling these characteristics within team members
• Schedules practices and games in consultation with the Head Coach and the Athletic Director 
• 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 the Head Coach and 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

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

· High school or equivalent

Experience:

· Previous high school coaching and/or playing experience preferred

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.

· Must have a valid Texas driver's license