Middle School Head Softball Coach

Christian Academy School System•New Albany, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The head coach interacts directly with coaches, parents and student-athletes as a representative of Christian Academy. He/she is to live and coach in such a way so that student-athletes are led to righteousness in every area of life, and in particular their athletic development.

Requirements

A strong clear Christian testimony with a mature and godly spirit.
A daily example of the highest Christian virtue both in and out of school.
Commitment to faithful attendance and support of a church whose beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith.
Strong commitment to Christian Academy Mission Statement and athletic philosophy.
Ability to encourage partnerships with parents, coaches, students and other schools.
Managerial and coaching experience.

Responsibilities

Coach from a biblical perspective and strive to be a true reflection of Jesus Christ to our athletes.
Create a winning environment by displaying a positive attitude and providing daily encouragement to those under his/her leadership helping to build strong relationships.
Teaches athletes to perform sound, safe fundamental techniques of the designated sport throughout the season.
Promote honesty, integrity, humility, loyalty, unity, and encourage total character development of our athletes.
Promote and encourage the success of all other programs, emphasizing the need to share multi-sport athletes and to collaborate fruitfully with students, parents, and staff to balance our students’ investment in academics and the arts.
Establish team rules, including but not limited to, practice attendance, lateness to practice or games, or care of uniforms/equipment.
Supervise the gym/field and have a physical presence there at all times.
Cover practice expectations in a pre-season meeting and/or informational letter.
Recruit and hire competent and professional assistant coaches.
Advise and give direction to lower level squads in such areas as fundamentals, drills, patterns, offenses, defenses, conditioning, and coaching techniques.
Operate within the annual budget report and spending for the sport.
Supervise the coaching staff of the sport program on all levels to ensure athletes and coaches are growing spiritually.