Boys Basketball- Varsity Head Coach

General Description

The Varsity Head Coach will instruct fellow program coaches and student athletes in the system, fundamental skills, strategies and physical training necessary for them to realize their talents as well as a degree of professional, individual and team success. In addition, under the direction of the School Principal, Athletic Director and AIA guidelines, the coach will instill the values of good sportsmanship and fair play and provide a positive Catholic role model for each student athlete and assistant coach in their program.

• Status: Part Time – Stipend (to be paid at the end of the season)
• Reports to: Athletic Director (approved by Principal, as recommended by Athletic Director and/or Athletic Committee)

St. John Paul II Catholic High School is a new college‑preparatory, co‑ed high school rooted in Jesus Christ. Under the patronage of Pope St. John Paul II and dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the liberal‑arts high school offers a four‑year philosophy program. Students receive excellent academic training while growing in their ability to think clearly about the ethical and cultural issues of our times.

Led by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia of Nashville, the faculty fosters an environment in which the Catholic faith is vibrant so that students can grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and will be motivated to take an ever‑more active role in His Church. Sports programs, service opportunities, daily prayer and a house system foster growth and a sense of family.

Most importantly, Jesus Christ is the center of the school. He calls and we respond to Him.

• Administers the sports program that has been appointed to and is directly answerable to the principal and operationally to the Athletic Director.
• Promotes and strives to enhance the positive aspects of the reputation of John Paul II Catholic High School and its athletic department programs.
• Keeps informed and implements league constitutional provisions, rules and regulations as well as those of the school's Athletic Department Handbook, AIA League Constitutions and National Federation of State High School Associations Rules.
• Acquires and submits completed program schedule (all contests, all levels) to the Athletic Director no later than 75 days prior to the first contest of the upcoming season; it must also be reviewed and approved by the Athletic Director.
• Acquires and submits all off‑season contest schedules, including summer, 30 days before the first contest; it must also be reviewed and approved by the Athletic Director.
• Submits practice schedule for all levels and all facilities needed to the Athletic Department 30 days in advance; it must also be reviewed and approved by the Athletic Director.
• Ensures lower‑level Head Coaches, assistant coaches and student‑athletes adhere to AIA “Code of Ethics.”
• Recruits, in consultation with Principal and Athletic Director, a full and complete and competent and professional coaching staff.
• Ensures that all potential staff members, including the Head Coach, go through the entire hiring process as outlined above; no exceptions.
• Ensures that all coaches (paid and volunteer) are approved by the Athletic Director.
• Fundraising money may not be used in any capacity to pay coaches without the approval of the Principal; no exceptions.
• Submits to AD request for all away contest transportation – all levels. Early departure time and/or other special arrangements must be discussed and approved by the Athletic Director.
• Assists in the care for, and upkeep of the facilities and equipment used for the program.
• Establishes philosophy and systems to teach fundamental skills and techniques to the coaches.
• Designs and schedules conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness and understanding of overall program expectations.
• Organizes comprehensive and safe practice/game plans and guides lower‑level coaches accordingly.
• Prepares accurate and up‑to‑date rosters for each team in the program; all deletions or additions to these rosters must be submitted to the Athletic Director prior to the established guidelines by the AIA.
• Dele…