Head Figure Skating Coach

Purpose and Scope

Under the supervision of the principal and the athletic director, the head 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. Obtains necessary certificates; participates in continual professional development; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school.

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; flexibility, forward thinking and managing deadlines; willingness to seek the latest coaching practices and implement; and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude are expected.

• Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and training necessary to achieve individual and team success while promoting the Pursuing Victory with Honor Program as well as maintaining discipline, handling grievances, and working to increase morale and cooperation.
• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by her/his staff and supervises and assists in evaluating the performance of this staff and the overall functioning of the specific sports’ program.
• Assists the athletic director in finding and retaining coaches in her/his sport, scheduling athletic contests in the sport, promoting the sport among the school community and the public at large, and making changes and enhancements to the specific sport’s program at the school.
• Assures that the venue for her/his sport is safe and all equipment is within regulation, safe, properly maintained and inventoried.
• Assists 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.
• Maintains appropriate and open communication with faculty, staff, and parents regarding the sport for which she/he is responsible; helps advise student‑athletes concerning academics in conjunction with appropriate faculty and staff; assists 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.

The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to stand for periods of time outside in the heat and cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position will require some evening and weekend hours.

The performance of this position will…