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Summary:

This position is a stipend position coaching middle school and/or upper school players.  The Head coach will report to the Head of Athletics and collaborate with all program stakeholders: coaches, student-athletes, faculty/staff, and parents. The position manages all aspects of a competitive golf program. The season runs from 1/31/22-4/30/22.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct coaching responsibilities inclusive of: program organization, practice planning, game preparation/management, and overall student-athlete development following the mission statement and core values of Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
• Foster program cohesion for grades 6-12 across Varsity, JV, and Middle School teams
• Administrative tasks including, but not limited to: continuous communication with the athletic department, prepare and update team rosters, oversee individual and team stats, utilize game filming with Hudl, attend league and conference meetings for SPC
• Provide end of season collection of information, uniforms, award winners, and season review
• Create a competitive, fun, and positive environment for all student athletes
• After school and weekend hours required

Minimum Education/Prior Experience/Qualifications Required

In the performance of his/her duties, Employee shall be guided by the Goals and Criteria of the Sacred Heart and the Catholic Faith. Candidates must also possess:

• Proven experience in coaching Golf
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability
• Genuine affinity for working with children and families in an educational setting
• Successful completion of criminal offender record information and sexual offender registry information checks
• Current Safe Environment training
• Current CPR certification

General Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills with attention to detail
• Punctuality and dependability
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and rules contained in the Duchesne Employee Handbook
• Treat parents as partners in their child's education
• Maintain productive relationships with other Duchesne faculty and staff
• Possess strong people skills in order to be empathetic to children’s and parent’s needs

Tenets of Staff Excellence

Duchesne Academy employees embody and promote the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education.  As a staff of excellence, they commit to a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.  As community builders, employees of Duchesne value and respect their colleagues, and they promote School goals and policies with a generous and positive spirit.

A Sacred Heart employee…

Demonstrates an understanding of Catholic Identity, respects the tenets of Catholicism, and participates in the faith life of the School.

Models acceptance of and respect for other faith and cultural traditions.

Values and encourages interactive service as a life-long commitment.

Creates an inviting environment which honors rigor and relevance, and promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and the creative use of the imagination.

Embraces the importance of the integration of technology within the school; supports and promotes the ethical use of all forms of technology.

Researches, reflects on, and adopts best practices to promote excellence in the area of expertise.

Continually seeks professional growth through self-reflection, observations, collegial dialogue and professional development opportunities.

Fulfills routine professional responsibilities in a thoughtful and timely manner.

Works in partnership and open communication with parents and colleagues to ensure the well-being of the school.

Contributes to a community culture that fosters thoughtful decision-making, honorable behavior, accountability, and a sense of hope.

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Nothing in this Job Description restricts Duchesne’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or Duchesne may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason.

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Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.