2026-2027 Assistant Coach Position (Open All Year)

Job Title: Bishop Noll Institute is seeking a motivated, faith-driven, and knowledgeable Assistant Coach to lead its [add sport] program. The ideal candidate will promote Catholic values, assist in the development of student-athletes both on and off the field/court/course/pool, and help foster a positive, competitive, and faith-filled team culture. 

Job Overview: The Assistant Coach works under the direction of the Head Coach to support all aspects of the [add sport] program. Responsibilities include assisting with practices, competitions, player development, academic encouragement, team supervision, and program operations. The Assistant Coach will collaborate with the Head Coach, athletic department, faculty, parents, and the Bishop Noll community to promote excellence in athletics while supporting the mission of Catholic education.  

Assistant Coach's Role and Responsibilities:

• Model and encourage values consistent with Catholic teachings, including respect, integrity, humility, service, and sportsmanship.
• Assist the Head Coach in creating a program that promotes the highest level of development for each student-athlete.
• Help ensure all student-athletes are treated with dignity and respect while encouraging leadership, responsibility, and personal growth.
• Assist with planning and conducting practices, competitions, conditioning sessions, and player development activities.
• Teach and reinforce the skills, fundamentals, strategies, and sportsmanship necessary for success in [add sport].
• Support implementation of appropriate safety protocols during practices, competitions, conditioning sessions, team meetings, and travel
• Assist in supervision of student-athletes before, during, and after practices, competitions, team travel, and other team activities.
• Promote appropriate conduct, discipline, accountability, and adherence to school policies and team expectations.
• Communicate effectively with the Head Coach, student-athletes, parents, athletic department, and school administration as appropriate.
• Foster positive relationships and collaboration among all athletic programs at Bishop Noll Institute.
• Assist with player development, team organization, and community engagement initiatives.
• Help maintain, organize, distribute, and care for equipment, uniforms, and other program materials.
• Assist in maintaining practice and competition facilities to ensure a safe and organized environment.
• Support fundraising efforts and other activities that benefit the athletic program.
• Attend required athletic department meetings, coaching meetings, professional development opportunities, and school events as assigned.
• Represent Bishop Noll Institute and the [add sport] program positively within the school, parish, and surrounding community.
• Follow all diocesan, school, conference and IHSAA (or other governing association as applicable) policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including those outlined in the Coaches Handbook.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student-athlete records and program information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director. 

Qualifications 

• Previous coaching experience or participation in the sport at the high school, collegiate, or comparable level is preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational, athletic, or youth development setting is preferred.
• Must complete the Diocese/School Child Safety Training and undergo background screening.
• First Aid and CPR certification required or willingness to obtain. 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required for practices, competitions, and team events.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions depending on the sport.
• Ability to supervise student-athletes in a variety of settings, including practice facilities, locker rooms, buses, weight rooms, classrooms, and competition venues.
• Must be able to lift, move, or set up athletic equipment weighingup to 100 pounds as needed for team practices, games, and events.
• Ability to manage moderate to high levels of activity and maintain composure in a fast-paced athletic environment.