What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Head Volleyball Coach position at St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School?
Description:
St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School is seeking a part time Head Volleyball Coach for the 2025-26 school year. This is a stipend position. The Head Coach fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by developing, initiating, and administering the program in a particular sport which adequately prepares the student athlete for interscholastic competition. The Head Coach is recommended to the Principal by the Athletic Director, hired by the President. This position reports to the Athletic Director and is evaluated by the Principal in consultation with the Athletic Director.
Requirements:- 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
- 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 and school policy and league regulations
- Schedules practices and games in consultation with the Athletic Director and Assistant Coaches(es)
- 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
- Communicates with the Athletic Director and Assistant Coach(es) regarding need for early dismissals, field, and gym use
- 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
- 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
- Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Director and Principal