What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Coach - JH Girl's Volleyball position at UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY?
Job Details
Description
The UCA Athletic Coach should have a worldview and vision for athletics in-line with the school’s mission and vision statement. We are seeking a coach who is excited to grow and build the program, is excellent in planning and organizing a season with purpose, and has a strong understanding of the sport and ability to teach and strategize with professionalism and maturity.
General Description: The Athletic Coach is responsible for organizing and executing their sport program at United Christian Academy. He/she is responsible for coaching student athletes in competive playing techniques to prepare them for events and competitions. He/she is to motivate student atheletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. UCA recognizes our mission as integral part of the 5-fold ministry given to the church in Ephesians 4:11-13. As such, UCA coaches serve as ministers to help advance the mission and vision of United Christian Academy.
Reports to: The head coach will report to the Athletic Director. JV and Assistant coaches will collaborate with the head coach to build a school wide program philosophy for the sport.
Part 1: Personal and Spiritual Responsibilities
A. Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste
B. Models Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and action
- Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22,23)
- Models and cultivates habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement
- Commits and contributes to a local church
C. Maintains good attendance and physical endurance to fulfill job duties
D. Uses professional etiquette appropriate for Christian school
- Shows positive, cheerful attitude with parents, students and staff
- Shows integrity in dealing with confidential information
E. Models Sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards other players, official, and spectators.
F. Models non-discriminartory practices in all activities.
Part 2: Duties / Responsibilities
A. Reinforces a Christ-centered, competitive culture of athletics to coaches, faculty/staff, student -athletes, parents, and those
outside of our school
B. Prepares and executes practice sessions for the team
C. Assess student-athlete’s skills and assigns team positions; chooses team members.
D. Provides appropriate, constructive feedback to student-athlete’s
E. Evaluates and maintains cleanliness and safety of practice and game facilities
F. Effectively communicates schedules and schedule changes to student-athletes, families, coaches, and administrators
G. Will work with, and directly under the supervision of the Varsity Head Coach to maintain program growth, consistency, and
community
H. Partner with coaches of other sports to ensure the growth of all sport programs within the department
I. Maintain inventory of equipment and uniforms
This job description is meant to cover the key requirements of the job duties. Other activities, duties or responsibilities may be required of the employee, and these may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications & Training:
- Must be a born-again Christian.
- Must be a credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Bible.
- Must be able to support and comply with the school’s Statement of Faith and Christian Conduct.
- Must be a member of an evangelical, Bible-believing church.
- Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete the assigned responsibilities.
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
- Must have good verbal,written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Able to work well independently, manage time well, and handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions. Ability to receive and implement contructive feedback.
- Ability to work efficiently and quickly under pressure.
- Has a positive attitude toward work ethic,learning and development.
- Self-motivated, creative, innovative, and strategic thinking ability.
- Ability to work well with children of various ages.
- Understands the importance of academic disciplines and issues.
- Consistent, reliable attendance at practices, games, and other events.
- Flexible and adaptive to change.
- High School Diploma
- Basic knowledge of rules and fundamentals for sport
- Previous coaching experience at middle school or higher level preferred
- Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
- Successful completion of NFHS “Fundamental of Coaching” and “First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches” courses
- First Aid/CPR Certificate.
- TB clearance within the last four years.
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.
- Mandated Reporter Training Course
- Sexual Harassment Training Course
- Other trainings as assigned
Salary : $17
