St. Theresa Catholic School is seeking Summer Camp Coaches for summer 2024. This is a stipend position and employment is for June and/or July 2024. Interested candidates should submit an application via iSolved Hire or the Diocese of Austin.
Job Summary: The Summer Camp Coach fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by developing, initiating, and administering the program in a particular sport that adequately prepares the student-athlete for interscholastic competition. Summer Camp Coaches is recommended to the principal by the athletic director, hired by the principal, and evaluated in consultation with the athletic director.
Essential job functions:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Conducts practice sessions and track meets according to local diocesan policy and league regulations
• Schedules practices and track meets 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 track meets
• 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 the athletic director regarding the 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 sport
• Able to motivate student-athletes to perform optimally as individual athletes and team members
• 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
• Current CPR certification and first aid training

Experience:

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience