Assistant Robotics Coach

Purpose and Scope

Under the supervision of the principal and the athletic director, the assistant coach helps to coordinate and administer the sport for which she/he is responsible within the guidelines, rules, and regulations of the National Federation of High Schools, the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the Diocese of Phoenix, the school, the athletic department, and the specific sport. This is done within the policies and procedures of the athletic department and the specific Conference in which the school participates. The coach contributes to fostering the Catholic School culture by serving as a witness to students and to the community. By bearing witness to Christ, His Church, and the teachings of our Catholic faith, the coach cooperates with Christ in the academic, spiritual, and social education of our high school students.

Essential Job Functions

• Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and training necessary to achieve individual and team success while promoting the Pursuing Victory with Honor Program as well as maintaining discipline, handling grievances, and working to increase morale and cooperation.
• Affords assistance in the overall functioning of the specific sports' program.
• Affords assistance to the Head Coach in ensuring that the venue for her/his sport is safe and that all equipment is within regulation, safe, properly maintained, and inventoried.
• Affords assistance in coordinating the supervision of student-athletes in her/his sport's program in all areas of play, locker rooms, and any other venue used by the sport.
• Maintains appropriate and open communication with faculty, staff, and parents regarding the sport for which she/he is responsible; helps advise student-athletes concerning academics in conjunction with appropriate faculty and staff; assists in the process for college recruiting and scholarship applications in conjunction with the athletic director and guidance staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Demonstrates personal self-discipline, adaptability, and flexibility in routine and unexpected situations.
• Uses good judgment in daily encounters.
• Uses verbal and written language correctly.
• Demonstrates an appropriate sense of humor.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
• Maintains appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the faculty handbook.
• Works effectively under pressure and meets deadlines.
• Maintains physical fitness.
• Displays initiative, creativity, problem-solving skills, good judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations.
• Active listening in assessing individual students, teachers, and program needs.
• Proficient in good communication skills with both children and adults.
• Maintains a positive attitude in normal and crisis situations.
• Works cooperatively with others and delegates effectively.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stands, sits, walks, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaches with hands and arms, talks or hears.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to stand for periods of time outside in the heat and cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The position will require some evening and weekend hours.

Evaluation

The performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures developed by the Diocese of Phoenix and Notre Dame Preparatory under the direction of the Principal and Athletic Director.

Terms of Employment

• This is a stipend position based on the season of the sport coached.
• The Leadership Team under the guidance of the Diocese of Phoenix establishes base salaries and stipends.
• A schedule of mandatory days and extra responsibilities is provided prior to the start of a new school year.

Minimum Qualification

• Preference given to Catholic teacher.
• Is certified by the Arizona State Department of Education or AIA as a coach and meets applicable NCA requirements.
• Must meet Diocese of Phoenix requirements for employment.
• Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed.
• Having a current Arizona State driver’s license is desirable.