St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade on two adjacent campuses in Austin, Texas. The Lower School comprises PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory learning community, inspiring lives of service, courage, personal integrity, and intellectual curiosity. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally, we are a technology rich school. Thus teachers are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers at St. Michael's further serve as role models that inspire students to critically think, reflect, explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives.
Summary Of Position
The school seeks an experienced volleyball coach who is involved in the community and dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. This position is a part-time staff position. This position will report to the head volleyball coach and volleyball program director. The coach will work seasonally as needed for the sport assigned.
Job Details
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation
Assessing strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identifying areas for further development
Adapting to the needs and interests of group or individual participants
Effectively communicating instruction
Demonstrating an activity by breaking the task down into a sequence
Encouraging participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques
Ensuring that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times
Inspiring confidence and self-belief
Developing knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury, sports psychology, nutrition and sports science
Acting as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the people you work with
Working to a high legal and ethical standard at all times, particularly in relation to issues such as child safeguarding and health and safety requirements
Producing personalized training programs
Maintaining records of participant performance
Coordinating participants' attendance at meetings and other sports events
Planning and running programs of activities for groups and individuals
Finding appropriate competitions for participants
Planning and scheduling practices and games
Requirements
Prior years coaching or athletic experience is preferred
Organization and time management skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Positive attitude towards students, staff and faculty
Application Requirements
Please submit an application for employment and attach a resume and and cover letter. Please send questions to rtyson@smca.com.
St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all personnel actions and in the administration of all policies and programs.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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