Part-Time High School Assistant Softball Coach

Job summary: 

St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School is seeking a part time Asst. Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a stipend position. Interested candidates should submit an application and resume. The Asst. Softball Coach fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting in administering the program in a particular sport which adequately prepares the student athlete for interscholastic competition. The Asst. Softball Coach is recommended to the principal and president by the athletic director, hired by the principal, and evaluated in consultation with the athletic director. 

Ministerial Character

Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling the ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ’s mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ’s mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ’s mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities. Positions employed in the School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in the ministry of the church.

Essential Duties

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Support and adhere to the Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school
• 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 and school policy and league regulations 
• Schedules practices and games in consultation with the Head Coach and the Athletic Director
• 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
• Ensures that emergency contact information is available at practices and games
• 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 

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school or equivalent

Experience:

• Previous high school coaching and/or playing experience preferred

Certifications and Training:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License
• Current CPR certification and first aid training
• Support and adhere to the Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school