High School Track and Field Head Coach (Spring 2027)
POSITION SUMMARY
Coaches are instrumental in fostering student personal growth and development in all interactions with student-athletes, not limited to competitions and practices. Primary function: To develop Christian athletes while implementing an exemplary program that will effectively and relentlessly pursue victory without sacrificing intentional Christian character.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
As a Christian individual, employed with a Christian institution, Employee acknowledges and affirms that Employee believes, embraces and at all times does and will follow the School’s Statement of Faith, as expressed in Exhibit A attached and incorporated hereto. Employee shall follow Biblical patterns and principles and will manifest by precept and example the highest Christian virtues, values and personal decorum to serve as a Christian role model at all times. Employee understands that continued employment with School is contingent upon this commitment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
• Work cooperatively with the entire athletic staff
• Maintain good public relations with media, board members, parents, officials, players, and fans
• Demonstrate professional growth
• Provide game results to Athletic Department and Max Preps
• Demonstrate leadership skills and Godly characteristics
• Accept responsibilities outside the team as they relate to the school and community (i.e. Fresh Start Day, Open House)
• Assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities
• Assume responsibility for reporting necessary facility issues or repairs to Athletic Department
• Perform seasonal inventory of all equipment and uniforms
• Be responsible for game day set-up and clean-up of the facilities
• Work with Athletic Department to locate and secure necessary off-campus facilities (golf, tennis, softball, baseball, cross country/track)
• Assume responsibility for a clean, safe environment for student-athletes committed to the coach’s care.
• Responsible for requesting necessary transportation in a timely manner (through Athletic Department)
• Responsible for communicating practice schedules with Athletic Department
• Create pre-season/non-league schedule for program
• Demonstrate an interest in student-athletes and the overall athletic program
• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students
• Create clearly defined standards of behavior and academic performance
• Empower and lead a coaching staff in a Christ-like manner
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for coaching and learning
Other Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with other organizations, ensuring the school is well received and presented professionally and positively
• Respect confidentiality of all personal and organizational information
• Assist in other duties as needed and directed by the Athletic Director
INTERACTION:
• Interact internally with faculty, staff, and students. Interact externally with parents, schools, and the community.
• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among student-athletes, the school and community.
COMMUNICATION:
• Communicate well with parents and student-athletes about goals, expectations, evaluations, grades, practice dates and times, game schedule, and any other pertinent information/content.
CERTIFICATIONS:
• CIF Coaching requirements as deemed necessary by athletics administration
• CPR & First Aid Certification is required for Coaches at all levels (i.e. varsity, junior varsity, frosh)