Head Girls' Basketball Coach

Fort Bend Christian Academy is looking for a Head Girls’ Basketball Coach who sees athletics as an opportunity to glorify God and enjoy Him by discipling players off the field, striving for excellence on the field, loving our neighbors through the field and sending our players out as instruments of righteousness into the world.  

Job Duties:

Upper School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach

Stipend position with the possibility of teaching if experience meets the needs of the school.  

Reports to: Athletic Director

Qualifications:  

1. The applicant will be in 100% agreement with the Fort Bend Christian Academy Doctrinal Statement:  https://issuu.com/fbca/docs/core_values_booklet_2019_vs?e=5184905/67485303
2. The applicant shall be one who has received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and can articulate the Gospel and their testimony in any situation.  
3. The applicant shall be a member in good standing of an evangelical church and have multiple references that will verify that.  
4. The applicant will provide examples of systematically using the game of football to disciple young people in the past and can point to former players out in the world currently doing the same thing (Proverbs 22:6).  
5. The applicant has proven success as a Head Coach or coordinator at the varsity level in a private school or UIL 3A level and above.  
6. The applicant will be able to give tangible evidence of investing in their community for God’s glory.
7. The applicant shall be a college graduate, and one who feels called by God to Christian education. 

Job Duties: 

Spiritual:

1. Systematically create opportunities to share the Gospel and grow disciples through the game of football (Mathew 4:19).  
2. Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ (Psalm 62:1-2).
3. Coach in a way that gives glory to God through the game of football (Colossians 3:23).
4. Seek to role model in attitude, speech and actions a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1).
5. Show by example the importance of Scripture memorization and study, prayer, witnessing, and unity in Christian fellowship (Psalm 119:11).
6. Create opportunities to use the game of football as a vehicle to love our neighbors (Mark 12:31).  
7. Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration.

 General Responsibilities:

1. Cooperate with administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school (Romans 13).  
2. The applicant shall demonstrate a familiarity with the operations of a school athletic program, and possess the personality and administrative skills required for success (Luke 12:42-48).
3. Maintain regularly scheduled hours as assigned by the supervisor.
4. Keep students, parents, coaches and the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure (Matthew 5:37).
5. Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered work environment.
6. Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities when possible.

 Professional:

1. Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth including the systematic scheduling of athletic events around all on campus staff development opportunities.   
2. Seek the counsel of the principal, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.
3. Provide input and recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.
4. Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service retreats, committee, and faculty meetings.
5. Follow established procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature. Maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
6. Contribute to the general improvement of the school program.
7. Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately.

 Personal:

1. Demonstrate the character qualities of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control in their interactions with others.
2. Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
3. Respectfully submit and demonstrate loyalty to constituted authority.
4. Maintain a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste, in agreement with school policy.
5. Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
6. Recognize the need for good public relations.
7. Make an effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the community.

Upper School Head Basketball Coach:

1. Set up a systematic plan for using the game of basketball to disciple athletes on a daily basis.  
2. Oversee the entire Upper School & Middle School basketball program, including but not limited to promotion of the girls’ basketball program. 
   1. Develop practice and game schedules.  
   2. Monitor and enforce student eligibility for extracurricular participation.  
   3. Oversee cleaning, repair and secure storage of equipment and uniforms.  
   4. Ensure compliance with all TAPPS regulations.
3. Work with the Athletic Director in hiring and supervision of women’s basketball coaching assistants.
4. Implement preseason, in-season, postseason and offseason plans - including summer camps.
5. Administrative duties such as picking officials, scheduling sub-varsity games, etc.  

Physical Requirements:

1. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, including in an outdoor environment.
2. Ability to bend, stoop, walk, reach overhead, frequently lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
3. This position is a stipend, seasonal position with an opportunity for full-time employment with benefits if the applicant is interested in our open teaching positions and has experience that meets the needs of the school..  The coaching position regularly requires that work be performed evenings and weekends. This job description is subject to change during the school year.