Part-Time Basketball Coach (Grades 5–8, Boys & Girls)
About The Position
St. Austin Catholic School is seeking a mission-driven, energetic basketball coach to lead one of our boys’ or girls’ teams (Grades 5/6 or 7/8) during the Winter 2026-2027 season. This is a part-time, seasonal position, with practices held after school and games scheduled on weekday afternoons and evenings. 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, teamwork, and lasting confidence. We are a proud member of the Capital Area Private and Parochial Schools (CAPPS) league and a certified Play Like a Champion Today program. 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.
Requirements
- Previous coaching and/or playing experience
- Current CPR certification and first aid training
- Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period and complete Coach Like a Champion Today training
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Mission-driven, energetic basketball coaches
Responsibilities
- Lead two 1.75-hour practices each week.
- Coach 1 game per week, usually Tuesday-Thursday starting between 4:30–7:45 PM
- Teach fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, defensive positioning, and communication
- Communicate weekly with student-athlete families about upcoming practices, games, and team goals
- Model Catholic values, sportsmanship, and teamwork
- Create 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
