Middle School Boys Basketball Head Coach

Heritage Christian School•Indianapolis, IN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Boys Basketball Head Coach at Heritage Christian School (HCS) is responsible for interacting directly with student-athletes, coaches, and parents, serving as a visible representative of HCS Athletics. The coach's primary objective is to lead student-athletes toward righteousness in all aspects of life, particularly in their athletic development, by fostering an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence. While the team aims to win, the ultimate goal is to glorify God. The position requires the coach to live and coach in a manner that reflects Christian character and values.

Requirements

Must be a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Must agree to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values, and Employee Covenant in both professional conduct and personal lifestyle.
Must incorporate Christian qualities and standards in carrying out the calling to Christian education.
Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
Meet the stress of athletic competition with emotional stability and positive words/actions.
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships, representing Christ and HCS professionally and positively with the HCS community-at-large, including faculty and staff, Board members, parents, volunteers, and others.
Prior coaching or playing experience is preferred.
Previous managerial experience is a plus.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
Must be able to traverse campus and sports fields and facilities.
Must be able to use a computer and other audio-visual equipment.
Must be able to ascend and descend stairs.
Must be able to communicate with others.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to hear low-volume sounds.
Must be able to assist children for health and safety reasons.

Nice To Haves

Previous managerial experience

Responsibilities

Work with Varsity coaches in areas such as fundamentals, drills, patterns, offenses, defenses, conditioning, and coaching techniques.
Monitor and enforce compliance with HCS rules and regulations.
Instruct student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success, adhering to the Heritage Christian Athletic Handbook.
Teach athletes to perform sound, safe fundamental techniques of the sport.
Uphold team expectations and provide accountability to student-athletes.
Promote and encourage the success of all other HCS programs, emphasizing the sharing of multi-sport athletes and collaboration with students, parents, and staff to balance academic and athletic investments.
Provide supervision of the gym/field/locker room at all times when athletes are present and secure facilities when done.
Coach from a Biblical perspective and strive to be a true reflection of Jesus Christ to athletes.
Set an example of the importance of church attendance, prayer, and Bible study.
Create a winning environment by displaying a positive attitude and providing daily encouragement, helping to build strong relationships.
Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, administration, and staff.
Support the Administration in carrying out the mission of the school.
Recognize that parents are primarily responsible before God for their child and partner with them.
Encourage students to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith.
Emphasize to students the reality of their own self-worth in Christ.
Promote honesty, integrity, humility, loyalty, unity, and encourage the total character development of athletes.
Perform additional duties as outlined in the Coaches Handbook or assigned by administration.