ABOUT ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL:
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (STVM) is a Catholic, college-preparatory school with a rich tradition of academic excellence, faith formation, and student success. Rooted in the Marianist tradition, we are committed to educating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—while fostering a supportive and inclusive community. Our dedicated faculty and staff play a vital role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow, inspiring students to achieve their full potential through
rigorous academics, meaningful service, and a vibrant extracurricular experience. We are seeking passionate and mission-driven individuals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of excellence.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: 
The job of Assistant Coach is done for the purpose/s of assisting the designing and implementing of the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide supervision of students during all aspects of the program.
• Serving as a positive role model to the student athletes and represents St. Vincent – St. Mary High School in a well-respected manner.
• Upgrading his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations consultation, etc.
• Has thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by School Administration and is responsible for its implementation.
• Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student/parent requests or grievances through the proper channels.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.

COACHING RESPONSIBLITIES TO THE STUDENTS:

• Arrange for issuing and storing of equipment and submits to the head coach an annual inventory and current records concerning the same.
• Recommend to the head coach budgetary items for next year in his/her area of the program.
• Monitor the equipment rooms and coaches’ offices.
• Permit the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examine the locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keeps the head Coach informed of the athletic performance of the students.
• Maintain a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering. (For both head coach and athletic director).
• Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy.
• Assist the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
• Model sport-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Arrive early before practice, contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
• Help in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs. Attendance should be consistent.
• Never criticize, admonish, or argue with head coach or any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents.
• Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left.
• Perform other such duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the head coach.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desired.
• Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.
• The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

Physical Demands

• Work in standard office, school building, and athletic training environments.
• Visually monitor athletes.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Regular use of fingers and hands.
• Physically fit and able to demonstrate appropriate techniques to athletes.
• Swift movement, lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies and equipment.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Travel required

• Travel to school buildings, games, and meetings as required.