Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Support the NCA faith-based Mission.
• Fulfill applicable qualifications for a teacher.
• Have experience, expertise, or interest in the particular activity.
• Have the ability to organize the activity.
• Be recommended by the Athletic Director.
• Meet Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) requirements for a head coach.
• Possess a Four-Year College Degree OR have served as an Approved Assistant Coach for a minimum of TWO school years.
• Hold a Professional Teacher’s Certificate OR have passed the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course (online) prior to coaching.
• Successfully complete a Sports First Aid course prior to coaching and renew every two years.
• Successfully complete CPR/AED training prior to coaching and renew every two years.
• Pass a Background Check, including Sex-Offender Registry Clearance, prior to coaching.
• Receive Board of Education or Board of Governance Approval prior to coaching.
• Successfully complete a Concussion in Sports Course, and review current concussion information yearly.
• Successfully complete the MSHSAA Sport-Specific Online Rules Review each season.

Nice To Haves

• Shall by first preference, be teachers.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with and uphold all school and association guidelines and requirements relating to the activity.
• Attend annual rules or other meetings as required.
• Establish and supervise team tryout selection procedures.
• Plan, supervise, and attend all practices and contests involving the group.
• Make sure all phases of the activity are in compliance with MSHSAA guidelines and NCA philosophy and guidelines.
• Be in compliance with all NCA policies and philosophies.
• Develop a calendar of events involving the activity.
• Comply with applicable eligibility requirements.
• Hold a parent meeting prior to the beginning of the activity season.
• Keep parents fully informed about the activity.
• Comply with transportation policies established by the school.
• Supervise the group at all times while at events, whether home or away, and in transit to and from events.
• Encourage students in their academic pursuits.
• Make reports as may be required by the Activities Director.
• Maintain records as may be required by the Activities Director.
• Cooperate with the Activities Director in planning special events.

Benefits

• This position does not include employee benefits.