Part-Time Basketball Coach; Grades 5–, Boys & Girls

Part-Time Basketball Coach (Grades 5–8, Boys & Girls)

St. Austin Catholic School is seeking a mission-driven, energetic basketball coach to lead one of our boys’ or girls’ teams (Grades 5/6 or 7/8) during the Winter 2025–2026 season. This is a part-time, seasonal position, with practices held after school and games scheduled on weekday afternoons and evenings.

As a Catholic school, our mission is to educate students in mind, body, and spirit. tin Athletics, we believe that sports are a powerful tool for character development, teamwork, and lasting confidence. We are a proud member of the Capital Area Private and Parochial Schools (CAPPS) league and a certified Play Like a Champion Today program.

Job Summary

The 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 Coach is recommended to the principal by the athletic director, hired by the principal, and evaluated in consultation with the athletic director.

• Lead two 1.5-hour practices each week. Practices are held on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, with alternating time slots of 3:45–5:15 PM or 5:15–6:45 PM.
• Coach 1–2 games per week, usually Tuesday-Thursday between 4:00–8:00 PM
• Teach fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive positioning, and communication
• Communicate weekly with student-athlete families about upcoming practices, games, and team goals
• Model Catholic values, sportsmanship, and teamwork
• Create a positive, inclusive, and mission-aligned team culture

• Season:
  October 27, 2025 – February 7, 2026
• Breaks observed:
  Thanksgiving (Nov 21–30) and Christmas (Dec 19–Jan
  5)
• Teams:
  • 5/6 5A Girls
  • 5/6 5A Boys
  • 7/8 5A Girls
  • 7/8 5A Boys
• Practice
  
  Location:
  
  St. Austin Gym
• Games:
  Weekday afternoons or evenings (CAPPS League)

Reports To: Athletic Director, Taylor Garcia

The coach is recommended by the Athletic Director, hired by the principal, and evaluated in consultation with the Athletic Director.

• 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
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• 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 policy and league regulations
• Schedules practices and games in consultation with the athletic director
• Verifies student eligibility to practice and participate by completion of physicals, release/hold harmless, and registration
• 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
• Distributes and collects all athletic equipment and uniforms
• Communicates with 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
• 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

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Knowledge of adolescent physical…