ABOUT ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL:
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (STVM) is a Catholic, college-preparatory school with a rich tradition of academic excellence, faith formation, and student success. Rooted in the Marianist tradition, we are committed to educating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—while fostering a supportive and inclusive community. Our dedicated faculty and staff play a vital role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow, inspiring students to achieve their full potential through rigorous academics, meaningful service, and a vibrant extracurricular experience. We are seeking passionate and mission-driven individuals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of excellence.
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The job of Assistant Coach is done for the purpose/s of assisting the designing and implementing of the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations.
| PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Provide supervision of students during all aspects of the program.
- Serving as a positive role model to the student athletes and represents St. Vincent – St. Mary High School in a well-respected manner.
- Upgrading his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations consultation, etc.
- Has thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by School Administration and is responsible for its implementation.
- Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels.
- Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
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| COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE STUDENTS: |
- To demonstrate the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
- Give constant attention to a student athlete’s grades and conduct.
- Be present at all practices, games and while traveling.
- Provide assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
- Provide training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
- Understand the policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
- Direct student managers, student assistants and statisticians.
- Determine discipline, help delineate procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contacts parents.
- To foster a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, personal pride, and pride for their school and community.
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| EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES: |
- Arrange for issuing and storing of equipment and submits to the head coach an annual inventory and current records concerning the same.
- Recommend to the head coach budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program.
- Monitor the equipment rooms and coaches’ offices.
- Permit the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
- Examine the locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
- Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
- Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
- Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
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| PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES: |
- Assist the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and
techniques of the sport. - Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keeps the head Coach informed of the athletic performance of the students.
- Maintain a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering. (For both head coach and athletic director).
- Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy.
- Assist the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
- Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
- Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
- Arrive early before practice, contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff
discussions. - Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Attendance should be consistent.
- Never criticize, admonish, or argue with head coach or any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents.
- Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left.
- Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may
be requested by the head coach.
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| QUALIFICATIONS: |
- Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desired.
- Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.
- The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.
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| PHYSICAL DEMANDS: |
- Work in standard office, school building, and athletic training environments.
- Visually monitor athletes.
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
- Regular use of fingers and hands.
- Physically fit and able to demonstrate appropriate techniques to athletes.
- Swift movement, lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies and equipment.
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
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| TRAVEL REQUIRED: |
- Travel to school buildings, games, and meetings as required.
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NOTE:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
St. Vincent–St. Mary High School is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume via email.
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