What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Boys Basketball Assistant Coach position at Liberty Christian Academy?
Key Responsibilities:
Coaching and Instruction:
- Help Plan, organize, and conduct practices and training sessions effectively.
- Teach sportspecific skills, strategies, rules, and teamwork principles.
- Assist with developing game plans and manage gameday strategies.
- Provide constructive feedback to improve individual and team performance.
Administrative Duties:
- Assist in scheduling games, practices, and team events.
- Submit required documentation promptly, including attendance records, injury reports, and equipment needs.
- Coordinate with the Athletic Department on logistics for competitions and equipment.
Professional Development:
- Stay current with sportspecific coaching techniques and trends.
Qualifications:
- Previous coaching experience or knowledge of the specified sport.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Commitment to fostering spiritual growth consistent with the school's religious mission.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant coaching certification or training (e.g., CPR, First Aid, sportspecific certifications).
- Experience working with youth or schoolbased athletic programs.
Working Conditions:
- Dynamic environment with varied hours depending on practice and game schedules.
- Physical activity required, including demonstration of skills, drills, and active participation in practices.
- Frequent interaction with students, parents, coaches, and athletic department staff.
About Liberty Christian Academy
Since 1983 Liberty Christian Academy has provided a quality Christian education balanced with biblical teaching from a nondenominational perspective. Conservative Christian standards with firm discipline are adhered to as a means of providing the best possible atmosphere for learning. God’s Word is central to all subjects, providing a foundation for our philosophy and program. We believe the Bible is the infallible Word of God, and base our teaching on its truth. We believe in the importance of education, the importance of the family and the importance of God’s Word. Liberty Christian Academy lists its essential beliefs in a Statement of Faith. These truths are emphasized in Bible classes, chapels, and are accepted by all staff members.