A coach has special knowledge about a particular sport. Coaches are like teachers in that they impart knowledge or skill in the activities of life. The Coach plans, coordinates, and supervises all components of their specific sport program for student-athletes. Work under the advice and consent of the Head Athletic Director to carry out activities to teach the fundamental skills to prepare athletes for competitive sports. Coaches are to train athletes not only in their concentrated activities but also to have the mind of Christ even when they are under pressure.  This person shall be spiritually mature and shall instill a life of Faith, Character, and Academic Excellence in the life of our students and faculty while modeling our mission of fostering a life of faith and service.

Job Duties and Responsibilities for this position, but are not limited, to:

• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical conditioning necessary to achieve individual and team success.
• Assists in scheduling, reviewing, supervising, adapting, collaborating, developing, and coordinating all athletic games/meets as needed.
• Generate an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play.
• Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation among teammates.
• Attends all events for the specified sport as required by the athletic office.
• Provide training rules and other regulations of the sport to all participants.  This includes attending parent meetings to ensure a good understanding of the goals and purposes of the athletic program.
• Monitor student grades, behavior, and attendance.  Determine disciplinary action when team rules are broken.
• Works closely with coaches, team captains, and student managers.
• Provide inventory control of all assigned equipment.
• Assists and works closely with sport software programs as needed.
• Promote sports within the school.
• Implement emergency procedures for injured players when necessary.  Ensure properly trained personnel and supplies are present at sporting events.  Work with parents to get medical clearance before the athlete returns to sports.
• Handle all correspondence pertaining to athletics in a positive manner.  Respond in a timely fashion to parent complaints, questions, and requests.
• Communicate athletic accomplishments and awards to the Athletic Director and announce them via the school newsletter, websites, local newspapers, etc.
• Perform any other duties that the administration may assign.

Qualifications

• Pass appropriate TAPPS certifications and be committed to adhere to all TAPPS rules and regulations.
• Possess evidence of adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the Athletics Director.
• Valid American Red Cross CPR/AED certification
• Valid CDL License or willing to obtain a license.
• Willing to participate in professional development opportunities.
• Strong technology skills.
• Follow oral and written instructions. Prioritize multiple tasks.
• Have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be a minimum of 18 years of age and pass a criminal history record check.
• Have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Reliable transportation to and from work. Be at least 18 years of age and pass a criminal background check.

Spiritual and Professional Qualities

• Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth and exhibit SACS’ core values in attitude, judgment, appearance, speech, and actions. Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Collaborates with other SACS coaches.
• Represent the school and its philosophy in a favorable and professional manner.
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority. Listen and respond to counsel.
• Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public.
• Demonstrate the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality concerning the sharing of information.
• Participate in SACS’ development programs and activities in areas of fundraising and recruitment/retention.
• Comply with SACS’ policies, procedures, and requirements. Participate in orientation, in-services, and coaches' meetings.
• Demonstrate a commitment to and support diversity by complying with SACS’ EEO policies, regulations, and procedures within conservative, orthodox Christianity.
• Model good attendance and punctuality

Minimum Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  For this position an employee must be able to:

• Stationary position and moderate walking.
• May be required to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• May be exposed to chemicals if fields and/or poll areas are attended.
• Use repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements.
• Stoop, bend, push, kneel, squat, pull, reach, twist, stand, walk, and sit.
• Exercise mobility to promptly move around campus.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Lift/carry up to 30 lbs.