Job Opening - Head Coach for Swimming & Diving

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The Head Coach for Swimming & Diving is the lead agent for a key program at our school, whereby the coach purposefully leads student-athletes by living out the mission of Brebeuf Jesuit and the Athletic Department’s core values transformationally through the InsideOut Initiative within an education-based focus.This position reports to the Athletic Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

(Note: The following list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Others may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodations.)

• Create an engaging and welcoming environment that challenges and meets the needs of all students
• Collaborate with colleagues within and beyond one’s team, as well as school counselors and other educators, in a collegial atmosphere to foster the “whole-person” development of every student
• Participate in a technology-rich teaching and learning environment, including 1:1 Bring Your Own Technology for all students
• Actively and regularly engage parents in communication about student-athlete progress.
• Participate in individual, departmental and school-wide professional development which are supported by school funds
• Participate in and support the religious life and the extracurricular life of the students and the school
• Act as a personal example of those attributes to which we call our students (the “Grad at Grad”): open to growth, intellectually competent, loving, religious, and committed to promoting justice
• Use sound proven methods of coaching and display knowledge and innovation of sport
• Maintain competency in rules, rule interpretations, game operations, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport, IHSAA, and NFHS.
• Design, oversee, and administrate highly structured off-season programs
• Exhibit acceptable personal conduct and appearance before, during, and after practice and contests
• Support all levels of the program at Brebeuf Jesuit
• Recruitment, administration and evaluation of assistant coaching staff
• Work closely with admissions officers to identify, attract and enroll student-athletes
• Duties as assigned by the Brebeuf Jesuit athletic administration
• Work with other coaches to facilitate multi-sport athletes, and with school staff to facilitate students’ pursuit of academic development and faith formation
• Model all points of the Coaches’ Pledge
• Model Brebeuf Jesuit’s Mission Statement and Core Values
• Report directly to the Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Sensitivity to and appreciation for diversity, with demonstrated ability to relate to individuals with compassion
• Ability to excel in a team environment
• Excellent writing, speaking and communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Head coaching experience
• Evidence of strong interpersonal, management, computer, and communication skills
• Evidence of collaborative leadership  

Preferred

• Working knowledge of the Society of Jesuits and its role in education
• Experience within an educational and/or independent school environment
• 2+ years of professional responsibility in secondary education
• Collegiate and/or professional coaching experience
• Experience in school athletic program administration  

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

All interested candidates should email their resume with references, along with a cover letter, to Ted Hampton thampton@brebeuf.org prior to May 31, 2024.

Brebeuf Jesuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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If you have any questions concerning the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@brebeuf.org.