Head Varsity Boys Soccer Community Coach

Bethlehem Christian Academy•Bethlehem, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bethlehem Christian Academy is seeking a dedicated and Christ-centered individual to serve as our Head Varsity Boys Soccer Community Coach. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a competitive athletic program while mentoring student-athletes in their athletic, personal, and spiritual growth. Our coaches play a vital role in developing character, fostering teamwork, and modeling Christ-like leadership both on and off the field.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age
Ability to positively interact with children, parents, and staff in a pleasant, friendly manner
Complete Background check, CPR, First Aid, and other required health and safety trainings
Overtly support and act in accordance with the school's Statement of Faith, mission, purpose, and philosophy
Uphold the school’s professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
Maintain professional credentials and/or certification, as appropriate
Comply with all school policies and procedures as outlined in the BCA Personnel and Policy Manual
Authentically engage in self-reflection and annual personal and professional growth. This includes written goals and progress towards those goals
Honor the confidentiality of school, student, family, and employee information
Maintain Christian character and professional demeanor on and off campus
Represent the school effectively to its constituents
Work effectively and collegially with administrators, faculty, and other staff
Perform duties and responsibilities as provided in your job description and as assigned
Have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior, maintaining a growing relationship with Christ.
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 BCA’s philosophy of Christian education
Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others
Be a member in good standing at a local evangelical church that has a Statement of Faith in agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith
Should reflect a balanced quality lifestyle evidenced by personal habits: spiritually, physically, emotionally, and mentally
Should be consistent in decision making
Meets everyday stress with emotional control and stability, objectivity, and optimism
Have skills to establish strong rapport with all stakeholders and the community through positive representation
Work with the other administration and team members to create a unified K-12 school program
Strives to implement a positive, encouraging culture and communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed
Have conversations and positive interactions with parents
Relate joyfully with students
Must work as a team player, assisting other faculty/staff for the good of all students and the school
Must display/communicate support for the school and administration to staff, parents, and the community
Follow the policy of Matthew 18 regarding disagreements or conflict
Have a love for children and families

Nice To Haves

Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning as requested
Maintains membership and any other appropriate professional organizations if applicable

Responsibilities

Properly plan and execute all practices, games, and team building activities
Ensure all activities are closely monitored/supervised maintaining a safe physical environment
Regularly evaluate athletes for injury or incapacity
Provide adequate/proper equipment and instruction
Ensure athletes are conditioned properly for practice/games and communicate any inherent risks
Follow the Emergency Response Protocol and provide Emergency care as needed
Work with the Athletic Director to select, train, and supervise assistant coaches
Ensure to match/equate athletes
Provide/Maintain safe transportation and provide insurance disclosure as needed
Responsible for all aspects of the assigned athletic team
Flexible to work with middle school and elementary feeder programs
Assist in maintaining high academic standards for all student athletes
Work cooperatively with other head athletic coaches to operate a well-balanced athletic program
Foster among the athletes, parents, and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to win, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, and school
Work directly with the strength and conditioning coach to help with the training, conditioning, and performance of the athletic team
Lead, supervise, and assist other coaches in their efforts with teams assigned to them
Be present and personally direct the team at all contests and to be present at as many other team’s games as possible
Recommend to the athletic director the type and quantity of equipment/supplies needed to conduct a successful program
Ensure uniforms and equipment are accounted for and well maintained
Perform other duties related to the position of athletic coach requested by the athletic director
All other duties as assigned