Title: Head Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director
General Description:
VCA Athletics desires to be a highly visible platform for exhibiting Christian character. Our teams play to win, but more importantly, to glorify God. We are committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence, not criticism, individualism, or perfectionism. The Head Coach is to lead student-athletes in the team competition by coaching players in developing individual and team skills and becoming Christian leaders.
It is preferable that church employees consistently attend worship service (virtually or physically) on a regular basis. By doing so, he/she will be more in touch with the life, activities, and patterns of Village Baptist Church.
Evaluation:
The athletic Director will evaluate performance in accordance with the provisions on evaluating professional personnel and this job description.
Ministry Description Summary:
He/she has a calling in his/her heart to serve God as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; who is assured of his/her personal worth and professional competence, both being in balance with the Scriptures; who leads a consecrated life before the Lord, co-workers, students, and parents, and is a committed follower of Jesus Christ. He/she shows a high degree of professionalism and responsibility in fulfilling his/her ministry as an employee of the Village Christian Academy.
Personal Qualifications:
- Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.
- Believe that the Bible is God's Word and standard for faith and daily living.
- Be in whole-hearted agreement with the school's Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of education.
- Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
- Meet the stress of athletic competition with emotional stability and positive words/actions.
- Maintain a personal appearance as a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and agreement with school policy.
- Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
- Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately.
Assigned Duties:
Regarding Student Athletes
- Provide devotion and prayer during each practice, intentionally leading athletes to grow in mind, spirit, and body. Remember, our mission is to develop Christian growth and leadership.
- Provide recommendations for off-season training and camp.
- Manage the balance of developing fitness and skill with beginners.
- Advise athletes in their pursuit of athletic goals.
- Teach the basic skills and the more complicated skills of the sport.
- Ensure that current physical, consent, and concussion forms are on file before a student-athlete begins tryouts.
Regarding Practices
- Develop and supervise regular practices in-season unless games prevent it.
- Work with A.D. to develop a practice schedule before the season begins. The practice schedule must be approved by the A.D. and submitted to the school office for publication.
- Notify A.D. of any changes to the practice schedule at least 48 hours in advance. In case of cancellation due to an emergency, the school office must be notified along with the A.D.
- In inclement weather, confer with A.D. about time change or cancellation.
- Check the practice facility/field for cleanliness and order before and after each practice.
- Remain at the facility/field at the end of practices until all players have left.
Regarding Games
- Dress professionally
- Confirm transportation with the school office. When available, varsity teams should travel together in an activity bus or van. For transportation rules, refer to the Athletic Handbook.
- Be present on campus for student athletes' game-day early dismissals. Ensure athletes are dismissed in a timely and quiet manner.
- Coordinate team pre-game activities/conduct and supervise pre-game warm-ups.
- Coach during the game with intensity, encouragement, and professionalism. Your character will be remembered long after the score.
Regarding Assistant Coaches
- Acquire at least one assistant coach as needed who shares the coaching philosophy and Christian character. The acquisition must be approved by the athletic director and Secondary principal.
- Cross-train assistant coach(es) to supervise practice in the head coach’s absence.
- Guide assistant coaches on technique, training, practice design, and development.
Regarding Communication
- Refer to the Athletic Handbook to see the communication flow chart.
- Provide contact information (phone and email) to parents.
- Communicate game times, locations, and expectations to student-athletes regularly and on time.
- Establish expectations with team captain(s) and players at the beginning of the season.
Regarding Administration
- Provide equipment/uniform requests to A.D. before the season.
- Submit budget requests to A.D. for the following season.
- Meet with A.D. regularly throughout and at the end of the season to evaluate performance and program needs.
