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.
Grade Levels: 9th - 12th
Work Schedule: Approximately 16 Hours per week from mid-February through May. Must arrive on campus by 3pm
Part 1: Personal and Spiritual Responsibilities
- Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste
- 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
- Maintains good attendance and physical endurance to fulfill job duties
- Uses professional etiquette appropriate for Christian school
- Shows positive, cheerful attitude with parents, students and staff
- Shows integrity in dealing with confidential information
- Models Sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards other players, official, and spectators
- Models non-discriminartory practices in all activities.
Part 2: Duties / Responsibilities
- Reinforces a Christ-centered, competitive culture of athletics to coaches, faculty/staff, student -athletes, parents, and those outside of our school
- Prepares and executes practice sessions for the team
- Assess student-athlete’s skills and assigns team positions; chooses team members.
- Provides appropriate, constructive feedback to student-athlete’s
- Evaluates and maintains cleanliness and safety of practice and game facilities
- Effectively communicates schedules and schedule changes to student-athletes, families, coaches, and administrator
- Will work with, and directly under the supervision of the Varsity Head Coach to maintain program growth, consistency, and community
- Partner with coaches of other sports to ensure the growth of all sport programs within the department
- 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing/walking (70%), lifting (20%), climbing (4%), bending (4%), squatting (2%). Must be able to lift 15-75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment includes indoor and outdoor environments, including football field, grass areas and gym. Shared space may be required; moderate to high noise levels commensurate to a gym/outdoor/playground environment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees of United Christian Academy must be professing, born-again Christian in accordance with UC Academy International, Inc.'s religious 501(c)3 bylaws.
