Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is looking for a Head Gymnastics Coach. Apply today to work in a great environment that will foster your growth professionally and spiritually!

 

Our ‘Mission’ desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools:  Faith, Unity, Excellence and Integrity and create an environment of trust.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mission of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools
• Assume responsibility for the entire program which includes: coaching the varsity squad and supervising assistant coaches 9-12; giving guidance to middle school coaches and programs feeding into respective high schools and implements district athletics department policies
• Assists in the selection and evaluation of assistant coaches
• Works with Activities Director in:
• formulation of game schedules
• selection of contest officials
• arrangements for out-of-town trips
• arrangements for physical examinations
• preparation of athletic permission slips and eligibility lists
• preparation of budgets, equipment, and supply requisitions
• solicitation of athletic insurance
• scouting arrangements
• planning of new facilities and/or modification of existing facilities
• organization of middle school clinics as directed by Athletic Advisory Council and assist middle school coaches in their related programs
• Direction of the Monogram Club with other coaches
• Works with Activities Director to correlate the practice schedules of the ninth, sophomore, junior varsity, and varsity squads
• Supervises dressing rooms and playing area during and following periods of team participation
• Remains with students and supervises when traveling to away games
• Cares for athletes and injured athletes
• Cares for and maintains equipment and annual inventories
• Prepares award lists and collects athletic fees
• Works closely with newspapers, radio, and television personnel to encourage favorable public interest in the program specifically and the athletic program generally
• Attends community meetings and accepts any other speaking engagements possible
• Attends all conference meetings or any other meeting where the program is involved. Operates within the policies of the Metro Conference and SDHSAA
• Encourages sale of season tickets and students activity tickets
• Works closely with custodians in control at facilities
• Keeps informed on current trends in your sport and attends and participates in clinics in your sport
• Maintains active membership in related professional organization
• Prepares list when teams are taken out of school to participate in athletic contest
• Maintains a staff relationship with other coaches
• Performs various duties as assigned by the Principal or Activities Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS Education (preferred)
• Exhibit the core values of Bishop O^†Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
• Fundamentals of Coaching
• Sports First Aide
• Concussion in Sports
• Heat Illness Prevention (fall coaches only)
• High School head coaching experience desired
• Hand-eye/mind-eye coordination, physical dexterity, the ability to bend, stoop, walk, talk, and sit
• The ability to travel between locations
• Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position
• Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church
• Exhibit the core values of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity

Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 school system.  Our six elementary schools, junior high and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement and community service.  Apply today so you can be considered for this career!