Our coaches are actively engaged in the Notre Dame community, and embrace the mission and
values of St. Julie Billiart and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Our coaches are responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in their sport.
This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student athletes, fellow
coaches, staff, parents and the community as well as following the mission of the school. Positive
communication strategies, organizational skills, and safety awareness are key requirements.
Key Elements:
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Follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur.
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Assist in planning, organizing, and directing their respected program.
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Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
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Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
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Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the program and then inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections. This all should be done while maintaining the integrity of the selection process.
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Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryout informational parent meetings.
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Attend informational parent meetings at the beginning of each season for all levels.
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Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
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Work directly with the school’s athletic trainers in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety and help prevent student injury.
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Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards opposing teams, fans, parents, officials, spectators and the greater community.
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Applicants must have previous High School and/or Middle School coaching experience. The applicant must possess a positive coaching philosophy, and excellent communication and organizational skills.
Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to: Ben Davey, Athletic Director, bdavey@ndapa.org
