Part Time Cross Country Coach

St. Austin Catholic School • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Austin Catholic School is seeking a mission-driven, energetic Cross Country coach to lead our co-ed distance running teams (Grades 5–8) during the Fall 2025 season. This is a part-time, seasonal position, with early morning practices and off-campus meets throughout the fall. As a Catholic school, our mission is to educate students in mind, body, and spirit. At St. Austin Athletics, we believe that sports are a powerful tool for character development, resilience, and self-discipline. We are a proud member of the Capital Area Private and Parochial Schools (CAPPS) league and a certified Play Like a Champion Today program.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
• Must meet the minimum requirements for teaching field as set forth by the Diocese and TCCB ED.
• Must meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese and school administration.
• Must complete Missionary Discipleship for Catholic Schools (Level 1) within two years of the date of hire.
• 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 including Serving, passing, setting, and positioning
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Certified Play Like a Champion Today program

Responsibilities

• Lead two morning practices per week: Tuesday/Thursday, from 6:00–7:00 AM
• Opportunity to lead some optional Saturday runs on weekends without a meet
• Prepare athletes for four off-campus meets and the CAPPS Championship
• Train runners in endurance, pacing, mental focus, and goal setting
• Maintain communication with student-athlete families via the selected parent portal, providing updates, practice reminders, game recaps, upcoming match information, and team goals throughout the season
• Model Catholic values, sportsmanship, and personal discipline
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and mission-aligned team culture
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Seasonal position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED