Track and Field Coach

Overview

Job Summary
The 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 Coach is recommended to the principal by the athletic director, hired by the principal, and evaluated in consultation with the athletic director.

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Essential Duties

• Lead 2 practices per week
• Prepare athletes for 3-4 off-campus meets and the CAPPS Championship (4/24-4/25/26)
• Train athletes in event-specific conditioning, pacing, mental focus, and goal setting
• Communicate weekly with student-athlete families about upcoming practices, meets, and team goals
• Model Catholic values, sportsmanship, and personal discipline
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and mission-aligned team culture

• Season:
  February 9 - April 25, 2026
• Teams: 5/6 Girls, 5/6 Boys, 7/8 Girls, 7/8 Boys
• Practice
  
  Location:
  
  Begins tin Gym; coach to arrange locations near campus
• Meets: 3-4 local meets (dates/locations TBD) + CAPPS Championship

Athletic Director, Taylor Garcia

Coach is recommended by the AD, hired by the principal, and evaluated in consultation with both.

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Models professional conduct and sensible sportsmanship while instilling these characteristics within team members
• 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
• 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
• Able to instruct athletes about proper strategy, skills, and rules of the game
• Able to motivate student athletes to perform optimally as an individual athlete and team member
• Uses approved, corrective, and positive discipline procedures in dealing with inappropriate student conduct
• Collaborates with school personnel to enhance the work environment and support academic programming
• Conferences with parents upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Knowledge of adolescent physical development and sport skills and regulations
• Expertise, knowledge, and competency in fundamentals of the sport
• 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 technology
• Skill in critical thinking and planning

• High school or equivalent

• Previous coaching and/or playing experience

• 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…