Freshman Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Freshman Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools, Notre Dame Preparatory High School – Scottsdale, Arizona

Starting Date: Immediately

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Under the supervision of the principal and the athletic director, the assistant coach helps to coordinate and administrate the sport for which she/he is responsible within the guidelines, rules and regulations of the National Federation of High Schools, the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the Diocese of Phoenix, the school, the athletic department, and the specific sport. This is all done within the policies and procedures of the athletic department and the specific Conference in which the school participates.

The coach contributes to fostering the Catholic School culture by serving as a witness to students and to the community. By bearing witness to Christ, His Church and the teachings of our Catholic faith, the coach cooperates with Christ in the academic, spiritual, and social education of our high school students. The coach obtains necessary certificates, participates in continual professional development, maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school, and serves as a mentor and campus minister to all students.

This position requires the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email; ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner; be flexible, forward‑thinking, manage deadlines; seek the latest coaching practices and implement them; and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude are expected.

• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and training necessary to achieve individual and team success while promoting the Pursuing Victory with Honor Program, maintaining discipline, handling grievances, and working to increase morale and cooperation.
• Assist in the overall functioning of the specific sport’s program.
• Assist the Head Coach in ensuring that the venue for her/his sport is safe and that all equipment is within regulation, safe, properly maintained and inventoried.
• Assist in the coordination of the supervision of student‑athletes in her/his sport’s program in all areas of play, locker rooms, and any other venue used by the sport.
• Maintain appropriate and open communication with faculty, staff, and parents regarding the sport for which she/he is responsible; help advise student‑athletes concerning academics in conjunction with appropriate faculty and staff; assist in the process for college recruiting and scholarship applications in conjunction with the athletic director and guidance staff.

Performs other job‑related tasks deemed necessary or as requested by the principal or the athletic director.

• Must demonstrate personal self‑discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters.
• Must use verbal and written language correctly.
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the faculty handbook.
• Requires the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be in good physical condition.
• Must have initiative, creativity, problem‑solving skills, good judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations.
• Must have the ability to actively listen in assessing individual students, teacher, and program needs.
• Must be proficient in good communication skills with both children and adults.
• Must maintain a positive attitude in normal and crisis situations.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with others and the ability to delegate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this…