Athletic Coaches

Salisbury Christian School•Salisbury, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Salisbury Christian School is seeking qualified and experienced coaches with strong Christian faith for Middle School and High School teams. Practices are held after school, typically 5 days per week (specific times vary). Responsibilities include practice plans, skill development, game preparation, communication with student-athletes and their parents, and spiritual mentorship. Individuals with playing experience, coaching experience, and desire to work in a Christian environment and impact students' lives are encouraged to apply for potential coaching openings for fall, winter, and spring athletic seasons! JOB PURPOSE : Quality coaching is important to the success of teams and the development of student-athletes at Salisbury Christian School. Coaches should be knowledgeable in their respective areas and should have experience playing and/or coaching. Coaches are representatives of Salisbury Christian School and should conduct themselves professionally at all times. Coaches are expected to incorporate Biblical integration in practice and game plans and, therefore, must be of good moral standing and have evidence of Christian faith. Coaches should lead by example in the way they teach and instruct teams and student-athletes, teaching and encouraging student-athletes to grow in character and faith. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Help student-athletes learn attributes, skills, and athletic abilities that will continue their development as mature, able, and responsible Chrisitian athletes; Possess knowledge of proper techniques of the sport in which they coach; Conduct interest meetings during the sports season prior to the start of their season and report attendance to Director of Athletics; Read and review all guidelines, rules, and regulations for their sport, as issued by NFHS, MPSSAA, DIAA, and ESIAC; Report full rosters to Director of Athletics at the beginning of each season and ensure student-athletes have completed all necessary health forms and payments; Conduct regular inspections of the playing field, equipment, and facilities. Report necessary repairs, problems, or deficiencies to the Director of Athletics immediately; Develop practice schedules and communicate practice and game schedule to athletes, parents, and Director of Athletics at the start of the season; Develop and maintain rules and structure in keeping with the school’s mission and philosophy, this includes a student-athlete and parent contract; Adhere to expectations regarding practices and games, including, arrive at practice 15 minutes prior to start time; Supervise and ensure safety for student athletes on the roster during practices and games; Complete an accident form if involved in an accident; Assist with enlarging the vision and mission of Salisbury Christian School; Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling; Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ and assist them in making positive life choices; Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout all activities; Keep the Administration adequately informed of serious student issues; Recognize the need for good public relations and represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public; Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration; Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and Administration; Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned; Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth; Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school; Support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible; Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Administration.

Requirements

Have received Jesus Christ as your personal Savior
Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living
Be in whole-hearted agreement with Salisbury Christian School’s Foundational documents
Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others including a commitment to God’s Biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40)
Be a member in good standing at an evangelical church that has a Statement of Faith in agreement with the SCS Statement of Faith
Show by example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ
Have the Spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go.”
Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and be prepared to assist them in that task
Demonstrate the qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, punctuality, organization, and professionalism
Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and agreement with school policy
Use acceptable English in written and oral communication
Speak with clear articulation
Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority
Notify the administration of inability to support any policy
Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately
Place administrative ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities
Make an effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the community
1-2 years of youth sports coaching experience preferred
High school diploma

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Practice plans
Skill development
Game preparation
Communication with student-athletes and their parents
Spiritual mentorship
Conduct interest meetings during the sports season prior to the start of their season and report attendance to Director of Athletics
Read and review all guidelines, rules, and regulations for their sport, as issued by NFHS, MPSSAA, DIAA, and ESIAC
Report full rosters to Director of Athletics at the beginning of each season and ensure student-athletes have completed all necessary health forms and payments
Conduct regular inspections of the playing field, equipment, and facilities. Report necessary repairs, problems, or deficiencies to the Director of Athletics immediately
Develop practice schedules and communicate practice and game schedule to athletes, parents, and Director of Athletics at the start of the season
Develop and maintain rules and structure in keeping with the school’s mission and philosophy, this includes a student-athlete and parent contract
Adhere to expectations regarding practices and games, including, arrive at practice 15 minutes prior to start time
Supervise and ensure safety for student athletes on the roster during practices and games
Complete an accident form if involved in an accident
Assist with enlarging the vision and mission of Salisbury Christian School
Motivate students to accept God’s gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling
Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ and assist them in making positive life choices
Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout all activities
Keep the Administration adequately informed of serious student issues
Recognize the need for good public relations and represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school’s constituency and the general public
Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration
Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and Administration
Know the procedures for dealing with emergency situations
Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school
Support the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possible
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Administration