Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Description

Job Summary

Holy Family Catholic School seeks a Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The Middle School 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 Middle School Coach is recommended to the principal by the athletic director, hired by the principal, and evaluated in consultation with the athletic director. 

Ministerial Character  

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ’s mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ’s mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ’s mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.  

Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.  

Requirements

 Essential Job Functions

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school 
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters 
• 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 
• Ensures that all volunteers are approved by the school. 
• 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 

Minimum qualifications

Education/Certification: 

• High school or equivalent 
• Current CPR certification and first aid training 
• Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.

Experience: 

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of adolescent physical development and sport skills and regulations.

• Expertise, knowledge, and competency in fundamentals of the sport.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Able to work collaboratively as a part of a coaching team.

• Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including early morning, evenings, and weekends.

• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. 

• Able to work well with others in the school community. 

• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously. 

• Skill in motivating and engaging student-athletes. 

• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format. 

• Skill in job appropriate app technology - TeamSnap. 

• Skill in critical thinking and planning. 

Working Conditions

• Required to work some nights and weekends.

• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress.

• Required to work in standard gym, field, school conditions.

Employee Certification

All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin. Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.