Overview
Head Varsity Football Coach Jobs in Alexandria at Bishop Ireton High School
We believe that the process of finding qualified faculty and staff who are seeking to make Bishop Ireton a home is a two-way street. We look to provide applicants with as much information as possible in order to ensure that our mission and educational philosophy matches your own. Our website should give you an introduction to the outstanding Catholic college preparatory education that we provide Bishop Ireton students, enabling them to achieve success in high school and beyond.
In order to carry out our mission, we are looking for teachers who are committed to:
- Integrating a Catholic and Salesian spirit into their subject matter while keeping St. Francis de Sales’ motto of “fortiter et suaviter” (firmly and gently) as a guiding beacon
- Giving witness to Christ the Unique Teacher, in both their lives and teaching. Blessed Louis Brisson writes: “What greater thing in all the world…than to fashion souls. What is greater than to mold the morals of the young? More than any painter, more in genius than the greatest sculptor, is he whose art is to shape consciousness for good and form character who he can recreate in a student the image and likeness of God.”
- Providing an environment which enables students to grow in their faith
- Encouraging each student to attain true self-knowledge and a valid sense of self-worth as one created by God in his image
- Providing a college preparatory environment that challenges and inspires each student to achieve individual excellence
Thank you for your interest in Bishop Ireton High School!
If you do not see a position of interest, but would like to keep your resume on file, please reach out to Stephanie Washington at [email protected]. For more information go to the Diocese of Arlington Office of Catholic Schools website.
Be Who You Are and Be that Well
We want our students to develop to their fullest potential. Our patron, St. Francis de Sales, writes, “Be who you are and be that well, giving honor to the Master Craftsman whose handiwork you are.” To that end, we are facilitators in recognizing, assembling and integrating the critical components of a student’s education. We believe that finding the right faculty and staff is paramount in giving our students the best opportunities to be successful.
Our vision is to inspire each and every student to grow in their Catholic faith through the love of God and one another. We are looking for energetic, passionate faculty and staff members who welcome the challenges of teaching, who can support the programs of our institution, and who can maintain a sense of perspective in their years here at Bishop Ireton. We are looking for faculty and staff who demonstrate maturity, professionalism, creativity and the ability to work in a collegial environment. Strong candidates should display a consistent work ethic, pursue professional development opportunities and understand that our profession is a ministry, not merely a job.
Head Varsity Football Coach
Bishop Ireton High School seeks candidates for the position of Varsity Head Football Coach. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of attracting current and new students to a high school football program, possess excellent leadership skills, and have a history of fielding competitive football teams that have fulfilled the overall mission of their school(s).
Bishop Ireton is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school (grades 9-12) in historic Alexandria, Virginia. It began its proud heritage of academic excellence and rich 62-year athletic history in 1964. With 950 students, the school offers a challenging academic environment and outstanding quality of life, with a three-tiered focus on STEM, Humanities and Fine Arts. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college – often to the most prestigious universities and service academies. Bishop Ireton is a proud member of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC).
We are excited to hire a leader who will embody the values of the school, bring energy and enthusiasm to the program, and is able begin immediately to work with our student athletes as our current coach leaves for retirement.
Responsibilities:
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Develop and communicate an inspiring vision for how the Bishop Ireton football program will perform at a competitive level in the WCAC and deliver the values of the school and Athletics Department to all players.
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Hire, develop, and manage coaches at all levels that will effectively execute the head coach’s vision and strategic goals.
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Develop a comprehensive football program, including off-season and pre-season workouts and strength and conditioning component.
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Create and execute practice plans; evaluate players, strategies and staff to maximize the program’s success.
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Educate and inspire each player to be the best football player he can be, equipped with the skills, strategies, and habits necessary to find success.
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Provide strong communications with families, staff and student-athletes.
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Collaborate with other Bishop Ireton coaches as well as with engaged staff, including attendance at Athletics Department coach meetings.
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Collaborate with the Admissions Office to recruit and enroll mission-appropriate student-athletes, including Open House attendance.
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Actively support our players who wish to play at the collegiate level by providing our players and parents with guidance regarding the recruiting process, engaging with college coaches to advocate for our players, and supporting the work of the College Counseling Department.
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Deepen ties with the local youth football community to strengthen the Bishop Ireton football brand and cultivate communications with prospective students.
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Work closely with the Athletic Trainers to ensure the health and safety of every football player at Bishop Ireton and model commitment to player health in every setting.
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Collaborate with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to create a strength and conditioning program that prevents injury, promotes wellness, and prepares our players for success on the field.
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In cooperation with the Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director, manage all program logistics, including (but not limited to) scheduling non-conference games, equipment and uniform procurement, and stewardship of facilities and transportation.
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Be a visible part of the school community, representing Bishop Ireton both on and off campus in alignment with the mission of the school.
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Recognize and support academics, faith and character development for all players.
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Abide by the standards of the WCAC and the school.
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Represent the values and standards of the diocese and school community and adhere to the policies and expectations stated in the Faculty-Staff Handbook and Diocesan Employment Manual.
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence, the highest standards of professionalism, the ability to work effectively with different constituencies, and a capacity to create a mission-centered culture dedicated to the ideal of the “scholar-athlete.” The individual must have faith, integrity, drive, vision, a deep knowledge of football, a proven record of outstanding coaching, an abiding commitment to Catholic education, and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Head coaching experience is preferred, with five years or more coaching experience expected.
The Head Coach receives a stipend and reports to the Athletic Director.
Full Time or Part Time: Part-Time/Seasonal
How to Apply:
Interested coaches should submit a cover letter with coaching philosophy and reason for applying, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of at least three references to [email protected]. This hiring is moving on an accelerated timeline, so early submission of materials is encouraged.
Title: Head Varsity Football Coach
Company: Bishop Ireton High School
Location: Alexandria
