Seasonal Coach

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Catholic High School Coach is responsible for leading, developing, and mentoring student-athletes while supporting the school’s Catholic mission and values. The coach will foster an environment that promotes faith, character, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, academic responsibility, and athletic excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct organized, age-appropriate practices and training sessions.

• Teach fundamental skills, strategies, rules, and techniques of the sport.

• Develop student-athletes physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

• Promote Catholic values, including integrity, service, respect, humility, and responsibility.

• Serve as a positive Christian role model for student-athletes.

• Encourage academic achievement and responsible behavior both on and off the field/court.

• Establish clear expectations for conduct, attendance, effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

• Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and team activities.

• Coordinate with athletic department staff, school administrators, teachers, parents, and other coaches.

• Maintain accurate team records, schedules, equipment inventories, and required documentation.

• Ensure compliance with school, diocesan, league, and state athletic policies.

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful team environment.

• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians.

• Attend required meetings, training, professional development, and school activities.

• Properly maintain and secure athletic equipment and facilities.

• Perform other duties related to the coaching position as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the sport being coached.

• Previous coaching or competitive athletic experience preferred.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

• Ability to serve as a positive role model for adolescents.

• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, staff, and administration.

• Current CPR/AED and first-aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification.

• Successful completion of required background screening and child-safety training.

• Ability to meet all applicable diocesan, school, state, and athletic-association requirements.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.



 
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.