Assistant Track & Field Coach-Throws Coach

Covenant Christian High School•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Covenant Christian High School in Indianapolis is seeking a strong Christian to serve as an Assistant Track & Field Coach, with a focus on throws. The role supports the school’s Christ-centered educational mission by helping student athletes grow academically, athletically, and in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Winning is important, but secondary to the Godly principles the program seeks to instill. Coaches are expected to model the personal and professional characteristics the school aims to teach and to help students express Christ-like characteristics through sports. The position includes spiritual mentorship, program growth and development, program administration, oversight of coaching staff, and instruction at practices and games. The coach maintains high expectations for student athletes and managers academically and athletically, and works with assistant coaches and team parents.

Requirements

Strong Christian faith and commitment to the school’s Christ-centered mission.
Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
Extensive knowledge of the assigned sport.
Ability to work with student athletes.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
One to two or more years of experience as a high school-level coach preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual mentorship to student athletes.
Contribute to the growth, development, and administration of the program.
Oversee coaching staff and work with other assistant coaches and team parents.
Maintain high academic and athletic expectations for student athletes and managers.
Teach individuals, groups, or teams the rules, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Plan, organize, and lead practice sessions.
Train, encourage, and motivate athletes to prepare for games.
Teach and enforce safety rules and regulations.
Develop physical conditioning programs to help athletes reach their potential.
Evaluate athletes’ fitness levels and potential, and assign positions or roles based on their strengths and weaknesses.
Ensure athletes use equipment properly and safely.
Identify athletes’ strengths and weaknesses and adjust coaching strategies accordingly.
Stay current on changes in rules, coaching philosophies, techniques, and relevant technology.
Perform other related duties as assigned.