Anyone wishing to coach for St, Charles Athletics must register prior to any activities.

Applying for a coaching position does not guarantee placement on a team. All applicants will go through a review process before any team placement (if any).

Coaching Requirements are delineated by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Coaches provide a very worthy service to a school. They must remember that they play an important role in the development of the student athlete under their care.

Coaches must conduct themselves as Christians at all times. They must cooperate and not interfere with or impede the school's educational program. Imprudent actions on the part of the coaches are subject to disciplinary action by the Athletic Director/Principal/Pastor and the Athletic Board.

The following requirements must be met for all parish/school staff, gym supervisors, athletic directors, coaches, assistant coaches, and any other volunteers who have regular contact with children or youth prior to employment or commencement of volunteer service:

• Be cleared through a state and national criminal background check
• Attend a Safeguarding All God's Family awareness session
• Read and sign the Code of Ethical Standards and the Mandatory Reporting Responsibilities
• Be approved by the Athletic Board
• Repeat a criminal background check and refresher course in Safeguarding All God's Family every 5 years.
• All coaches, whether a Head Coach, an Assistant Coach, or any adult actively involved in working with the student athletes shall be certified. Head Coaches must be at least 21 years of age; Assistant Coaches must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate.

The training programs for coaching certification shall include:

• A basic core preparation in the Catholic/Christian philosophy of coaching, risk management, and the prevention and treatment of injuries including concussion awareness.
• Training in the specific sport to include rules, practice organization, skill development, and coaching behavior. This may be accomplished in person at a coaching clinic or with a virtual coaching clinic.
• The basic or core preparation is required prior to assuming coaching duties. Completion of the sport specific training requirement shall be accomplished within one year of the inception of coaching duties. Once these certifications are met, a coach's certification status is considered complete for life.
• The Athletic Director shall be accountable for monitoring coaches and maintaining certification records. The record keeping may be delegated by the Athletic Director.
• Annually all employees and volunteers shall receive training in the treatment of bloodborne pathogens and concussion awareness. This training shall be completed prior to working with athletes. All coaches shall sign a statement acknowledging that they understand the importance of recognizing and responding to concussions.