Jr. League Boys Basketball Head Coach, Stipend Position

Southside Christian School•Simpsonville, SC

66d•Onsite

About The Position

The Jr. League Boys Basketball Head Coach is responsible for promoting the philosophy of Southside Christian School Athletics within the assigned sport's program. This role involves making Jesus Christ central to the entire sport program, discipling student athletes, and encouraging participation in basketball. The coach will also connect and communicate with parents, use a stewardship approach to facilities, ensure compliance with school handbooks and SCHSL requirements, and supervise student athletes. Additionally, the coach will manage uniforms and equipment.

Requirements

Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ.
Must be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice.
Must agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School.
Must be a spiritually mature, veteran Christian leader who agrees with the school's Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Christian Life Commitment, and Statement of Faith.
Must be a person with proven spiritual, moral, and leadership qualities.
Must be capable of developing a strong rapport with fellow coaches and student athletes and the SCS community.
Must have experience and or training in coaching.

Nice To Haves

Working with athletes in Grades 5 and 6 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Make Jesus Christ central to the entire sport program at SCS, and disciple student athletes to equip and inspire them to be followers Christ.
Seek and build relationships with and connections to student athletes of all ages by encouraging participation in basketball.
Connect and communicate with parents of the players appropriately.
Use a stewardship approach to the facilities that the program uses to ensure cleanliness, proper use, and a proper attitude toward the facility by the student athletes and the coaches in the program.
Know and ensure compliance with the policies in the SCS Athletic Handbook as well as the Parent and Student Handbook.
Complete the required SCHSL courses and requirements.
Ensure that student athletes are properly supervised in the locker rooms and court until practice, or the game has ended, and the student athletes have left.
Collect, inventory, and secure uniforms and sport specific equipment.