Athletics Program Director / Varsity Head Coach - Football
Classification: Exempt (Full-Time)
Reports to: Athletic Director
Purpose
The purpose of this position is to support the school’s mission statement by helping to develop well-rounded young men and women who demonstrate Christ-like humility and selflessness coupled with confidence and poise on the field of play.
Summary
This position acts as the director of the athletic program at all levels of play for the school and as the Head Coach of the Varsity team. The Program Director develops key objectives and training guidelines for all grade levels; participates in the recruiting and selection of all coaching staff for the sport; oversees all administrative functions of the sport; and performs all other activities necessary to carry out the aims of the sport and uphold the mission of the school. This includes emphasizing and encouraging a balanced approach to faith, family, academics and sports; providing training and coaching to enable students to perform with excellence and self-discipline for future Kingdom service; and supporting an athletic culture that demands honor and respect while representing the cause of Christ well in all its activities.
Supervision Received and Exercised
The Program Director receives direction from the Athletic Director. The Program Director must exercise judgment that is in keeping with the school’s philosophy of education and sports, beliefs and values, and with the approved approach to discipline. The Athletic Director and/or his designee will offer instruction, advice, direction, and mentoring as needed or requested. The work is reviewed regularly and consistently.
The Program Director exercises functional supervision over coaches, student-athletes, team managers, and trainers.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time, year-round, exempt position. The exact daily work schedule is driven by practice times and team events. Travel to athletic events off campus is required. During the summer months, the workday may be reduced as the workload allows. However, as an exempt employee, the employee may be expected to work beyond the workday to perform duties outlined in the job description and as assigned. There is a mandatory Athletics Staff meeting once per week.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Job Functions
Spiritual Leadership
- Study the Bible, God’s only written Word
- Skillfully articulate the personal/ethical implications of a lifelong faith commitment
- Measure knowledge against the standard of God’s revealed truth in Scripture
- Actively participate in the explicitly religious components of the student and community programs
- Demonstrate an overt commitment to the life of a church and its core traditions
- Respect the School’s Christian mission and values, and aid students in Christian formation by exemplifying Christian living, both in and out of the classroom
- Be a positive role model for students by supporting Geneva’s Beliefs including the School’s Statement of Faith and Statement on Identity, Sexuality and Gender and exemplifying the Portrait of a Geneva Teacher
- Perform duties as a minister and steward of the Christian faith
Athletic Leadership
- Carry out responsibilities for the sports program as a whole
- Exhibit loyalty to the coaching staff, Athletic Director and to the school
- In conjunction with the Athletic Director, design a Logic School and Rhetoric School program (Grade 7-12th) that challenges students to train and compete with excellence while developing godly characteristics
- Meet with the Athletic Director weekly for one-on-one leadership development to discuss tasks, challenges and areas needing improvement
- Attend weekly staff meetings and carry out assignments in a timely manner
- Attend TAPPS district meetings and/or sport specific league meetings, as directed by the Athletic Director
- Adequately prepare for practices, meetings and contests
- Plan and set-up activities, practices, games and transportation for players
- Complete all required training and paperwork in the time specified by the Athletic Department
- Maintain and submit all necessary records in the time specified by the Athletic Department
- Recruit, interview and recommend for employment coaches to Athletic Director
- Design, promote and support strength and conditioning and off-season programming
- Plan, promote, help staff and administer summer programming, including but not limited to camps, schoolyear leagues, clinics, and off-season sport-specific activities
- Submit equipment budget requests from Program Directors for upcoming season (wish/needs/wants)
- In conjunction with the Athletic Director, set and oversee the seasonal game schedule
- Contribute to the enforcement of school rules and student discipline
- Understand, embrace, interpret and apply Geneva School’s policies, procedures, and regulations affecting school operations and programs in accordance with school culture
Athletic Coaching
- Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Athletic Director
- Articulate and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve a climate conducive to learning and respect
- Consistently implement and hold Geneva student athletes accountable in accordance with the GSB Athletics Handbook
- Support a team environment which demands honor and respect both on and off the field of play
- Create opportunities to meet with student athletes as a team and one-on-one to provide feedback, counseling, Christian discipleship, or to address issues
- In conjunction with Athletic Director, develop a tryout process if applicable
- Assess player’s skills and make team assignments
- Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice times to provide both individual and team development
- Coach and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
- Observe players, during competition and practice, to determine the needs for the individual or team improvement
- Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities
- Supervise students in locker rooms at home and away games to encourage respectful, Christ-like behavior by Geneva athletes
- Supervise students on team-sponsored trips and activities including out-of-town, over-night games or tournaments to encourage respectful, Christ-like behavior by Geneva athletes
- Instill in each player a respect for equipment, school property, and the proper set-up, use and storage of the equipment
- Comply with league rules and regulations
- Instruct coaching staff and student athletes as to changes in the rules and teach fundamentals of the sport
- Design, Promote and support strength and conditioning/off-season programming
- Ensure that medical and safety requirements are followed at all times
- Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities
Managing Equipment and Facilities
- Respect time allotted for practice
- Maintain a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times
- In conjunctions with the Athletic Director, ensure proper maintenance, care, safe use, proper set-up, and scheduling of Athletic Division facilities, equipment and materials
- Assist with annual inventory of and the issuance and collection of equipment, uniforms, etc.
- Oversee the issuance and collection of equipment, uniforms, etc. to student athletes
- Provide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment
- Secure all equipment, supplies, locker rooms, and other assigned areas after practice and games
- Assist and participate in general cleanliness of facilities and responsibility for upkeep of facilities
Communication
- Initiate and support a culture of partnership with parents, appropriately involving them in the athletic program, communicating effectively with them, and ensuring openness and sensitivity to parental concerns
- Respect the administrative chain-of-command by referring requests and/or grievances through proper channels
- Maintain godly relationships with parents, other staff members and the community
- Communicate regularly with the Athletic Director about program concerns, personnel issues, parent meetings or other challenging areas
- Schedule and host a parent meeting at the beginning of the sport season
- Send out a weekly parent email discussing relevant information and updated weekly game and practice information
- Submit Rank One/Score reports, social medial posts, website/local media reports and Geneva communications as advised by the Athletic Director
- Communicate all-state/all-district meeting details and results
- Observe parent communications standards on all ParentSquare posts
Athletic Program Support Functions
The below functions are completed as assigned/advised by the Athletic Director
- Schedule and secure game officials for all athletic home games
- Manage "Geneva Athletics" social media posts
- Provide class instruction for Rhetoric School/Logic School P.E. Classes
- Provide recess supervision duty for Grammar School
- Provide weight room supervision
- Serve as Athletic Site Administrator for home athletic events
Professionalism
- Demonstrate commitment and loyalty to the School and the teaching profession through speech, punctuality, dress, attitude, and attention to duties
- Present a consistent, predictable and reliable demeanor to students
- Collaborate with staff, co-workers, and administration in a cooperative, professional atmosphere
- Accept constructive feedback to affect personal and professional growth
- Develop and maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through active participation in professional development activities and/or professional organizations
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and staff development activities, as required
- Comply with the policies in the Geneva School Employee Handbook
- Perform other duties as assigned
