Job Description

Saint John's Preparatory School invites applications for the part-time, non-benefit eligible position of Head Girls' Basketball Coach to begin November 11, 2024.


Saint John's Preparatory School is a Catholic/Benedictine, co-educational, day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12, with boarding options beginning in the 9th grade. Saint John's Prep is located on the 3,000 acres of woods and lakes of Saint John's University's campus in central Minnesota.


The Head Girls' Basketball Coach reports to the Activities Director and instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize the greatest level of success possible.  This position supervises JV Assistant coaches, C-squad and Middle School levels.  1.    Prepare practice and game plans to maximize the success of each individual and the team as a whole.
2.    Possesses knowledge or studies various systems and tactics to be used by the team or defend opposing teams.
3.    Teaches fundamentals of the sport, including rules and regulations and proper techniques for safe play.
4.    Creates a safe/positive environment and maintains discipline and cooperation.
5.    Assists in directing student managers and statisticians on respective teams.
6.    In conjunction with the Activities Director, Principal and other school personnel determines consequences and discipline when rules and expectations are violated and communicates the consequences to parents.


ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Understands the proper administration line of command and refers all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels.
2.    Assists in ensuring all MSHSL eligibility requirements are completed by the athletes.
3.    Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned sites.
4.    Handles all equipment check out/check in procedures.
5.    Recommends to the Activities Director budgetary items needed.
6.    Monitors locker rooms and any facilities/grounds used before and after practices and games, ensuring general cleanliness of the facility/grounds.
7.    Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving building.
8.    Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property.
9.    Prepares game summaries and other communication for school communication channels as directed.
10.    Maintains a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering.
11.    Plans and implements both in-season and out-of-season strength and conditioning training.
12.    Communicates in a professional manner with other coaches and school officials.  Thoughts and opinions regarding the program should always be expressed in private meetings and never in public settings.
13.    Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and other resources made available.
14.    Attends the contests, when possible, of lower level teams in the program
15.    Performs such other duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and that may be requested by the Activities Director.

1.        Experience coaching and participating in the activity.
2.       Ability to communicate effectively with all constituencies.
3.       Completion of all Minnesota State High School League On-Line Course
requirements.

About College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities. CSB and SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative ed ... ucation of their students. With a total enrollment of approximately 3600 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.

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