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General Athletics Coach

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Position: General Athletics Coach

Reports to: Athletics Director

FLMA: Non-exempt

Job Status: Casual, at-will



Goal: To lead student athletes in team competition by assisting the coach and coaching players in their development of individual and team skills, as well as developing them into Christian leaders themselves.


Overview: ACS Athletics aims to be a highly visible platform for the display of Christian character. Our teams play to win, but more importantly, to glorify God. We are committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence, not criticism, individualism, or perfectionism.


Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by the Athletic Director in accordance with provisions on evaluation of professional personnel and this job description.


Essential Functions

STUDENT ATHLETES

  • Lead athletes to grow in mind, spirit, and body. Our mission is to foster Christian growth and leadership.
  • Provide recommendations for off-season training and camp.
  • Manage the balance of developing fitness and skill with beginners.
  • Advise athletes in their pursuit of athletic goals.
  • Teach the sport's basic and advanced skills.

PRACTICES

  • Develop and supervise regular practices in-­-season, unless games prevent it.
  • Work with A.D. to develop a practice schedule before the season begins. Practice schedule must be approved by the A.D. and submitted to the school office for publication.
  • Notify A.D. of any changes to the practice schedule at least 48 hours in advance. In case of cancellation due to an emergency, the school office must be notified along with the A.D.
  • In cases of inclement weather, confer with A.D. about time change or cancellation.
  • Check the practice facility/field before and after each practice for cleanliness and order.
  • Remain at the facility/field at the end of practices until all players have left.

GAMES

  • Dress professionally
  • Be present on campus for game-day early dismissals of student-athletes. Ensure athletes are dismissed promptly and quietly.
  • Coordinate team pre-­-game activities/conduct and supervise pre-­-game warm-­-ups.
  • Coach during the game with intensity, encouragement, and professionalism. Your character will be remembered long after the score.

COMMUNICATION

  • Provide parents with contact information (phone and email) if necessary.
  • Assist in communicating game times, locations, and expectations to student athletes in a regular and timely manner.
  • Assist in establishing expectations with team captain(s) and players at the beginning of the season.

ADMINISTRATION

  • Assist in providing equipment/uniform requests to A.D. before the season as needed.
  • Meet with A.D. regularly throughout the season and at the end of the season to evaluate performance and program needs as needed.