Varsity Swim Coach - St. Michael's Preparatory School (formerly St. Michael's Catholic Academy) - Diocese of Austin Catholic Schools

About our School

St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade on two adjacent campuses in Austin, Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the High School contains grades 9-12. St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory learning community, inspiring lives of service, courage, personal integrity, and intellectual curiosity. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally, we are a technology rich school. Thus teachers are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers at St. Michael's Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to critically think, reflect, explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community, on two campuses, with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit.

Summary of Position:

The school seeks an experienced swim coach who is involved in the community and dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. This position is a part-time staff position. This position will report to the Director of Athletics. The coach will work seasonally as needed for the sport assigned.

Job Details:

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organize and run productive practices from October-February.
• Communicate expectations with team and parents
• Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and

motivation

• Assessing strengths and weaknesses in a participants' performance and identifying areas for further development

• Adapting to the needs and interests of group or individual participants
• Encouraging participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques
• Ensuring that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times
• Inspiring confidence and self-belief
• Developing knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury, sports psychology, nutrition and sports science

• Acting as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the people you work with
• Working to a high legal and ethical standard at all times, particularly in relation to issues such as child safeguarding and health and safety requirements

• Producing personalized training programs
• Maintaining records of participant performance
• Coordinating participants' attendance at meetings and other sports events
• Planning and running programs of activities for groups and individuals
• Finding appropriate competitions for participants
• Planning and scheduling practices and meets

Required Experience, Degree, and Skills:

• Prior years coaching or athletic experience is preferred
• Organization and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude towards students, staff and faculty

Application Requirements:

Please submit an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and resume. Please send questions to cland@smcprep.org

St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all personnel actions and in the administration of all policies and programs.

Please apply at our website:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/c1333e2c-1f51-438a-9031-923ff01f92ae/St-Michaels-Catholic-Preparatory-School