Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Position DescriptionJOB TITLE: Middle School Basketball Coach

DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO: Varsity Basketball Coach

STATUS: Seasonal; Stipend

HOURS: Temporary

LOCATION: All Calvary Christian Academy, All Campuses

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Purpose Statement:

The Basketball Coach is responsible for glorifying God by mentoring, training, and disciplining student-athletes with integrity and excellence.

Scope:

The basketball coach cultivates relationships with all stakeholders to create the healthiest environment possible for the development and discipleship of student-athletes.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Disciple young men, demonstrate a commitment to excellence, and display character at all times

• Execute the plan designed by the Varsity Coach

• Attend Coaches meetings

• Be accountable for personal growth as well as church, outreach, and family

• Continuing education and mastery of the game (i.e. schemes, techniques)

• Assist with field/weight room/locker room set up and break down

• Counseling resource for the players

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts:

• A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ

• A strong commitment to the philosophies and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel

• Excellent communication skills

• A good working relationship with children, parents, and staff

• Able to control emotions; slow to anger

• Able to remain calm and organized during busy schedules

• Spiritually mature

• Able to counsel, comfort, and offer support to students

• Able to maintain order and structure in a large group of children

• Gifts of leadership, organization, and service

• Willingness to submit to authority

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude

• Genuine love for our student-athletes and each other

• Verifiable history of mentoring and spiritual investment in former and/or current players

• Impeccable reputation in the sports community at all levels (youth, high school, college, etc.)

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Work Schedule:

Weekdays: In-Season 5 afternoons per week

Sundays: OFF

*On occasion, there is a need to attend to duties outside of the normal working hours. Those circumstances will be communicated in advance and will be compensated accordingly or flex time permitted.