Head Coach - Middle School Girls Soccer

Fredericksburg Christian Educational Services • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

The Head Coach of any sport supports and advances the mission of FCS by planning, organizing, and directing the Varsity program for your assigned team, as well as overseeing the Junior Varsity and Middle School programs and coaches, with a Christian worldview and a high level of sport expertise. Reports to the Director of Athletic Ministries.

Requirements

• Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord and the Christian character qualities to serve as a role model for young people.
• Regular in attendance at an evangelical, Protestant church.
• Commitment to a Biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior.
• If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship.
• Strong commitment to Christian education.
• Previous head coaching experience at the high school or club level preferred.
• Playing experience required (if assistant coach, this is preferred, not required).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including effective listening skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive environment.
• Working knowledge about athletic program regulations.
• Skillfully manage individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
• Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with students.
• Must be CPR/AED certified or willing to complete certification shortly after hire.
• Teachable, servant spirit.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify behavior that is representative of the educational staff of the school and be a credit to the Christian coaching profession.
• Maintain a professional appearance during games and practices, with approved Fredericksburg Christian attire or business casual required during games.
• Attempt to resolve differences with others (parents, fellow-workers, administration) by following the biblical pattern of Matthew 18:15-17.
• Attend the All Coaches meeting at the beginning of your respective season.
• Work directly with the Athletic Ministries Department by keeping inventory of all uniforms and equipment.
• Organize off-season and preseason workouts and/or summer camps with the approval of the FCS Director of Athletic Ministries.
• Issue uniforms and/or equipment to players at the beginning of the season and collect and store them at the end of the season.
• Supervise all student-athletes at practices and games, home or away, until a parent or guardian picks them up.
• Submit your roster (name, grade, #, position) to the FCS Athletic Ministries Director once tryouts are complete.
• Send scores from each game to the Athletic Director and email the scores of all games to the Free Lance-Star.
• Attend end-of-the-year Sports Awards Night.
• Find and vet all assistant coaches, with the approval of the Athletic Ministries Director.
• Communicate expectations and guidelines of the FCS Athletic Department to all assistants and hold them accountable throughout the season.
• Communicate to all assistants, JV, and Middle School coaches what fundamentals and style of play you would like taught.

What This Job Offers