Coach-Middle School Girls Basketball - Hill Country Christian School of Austin

Purpose: To help fulfill the mission of the school and the athletic program through mastery of the sport. This mastery includes sport-specific skills, critical knowledge of the game, personal discipline, perseverance, and godly interaction with athletes, families, and school faculty and staff.

Accountability: Reports to the athletic director.

FLSA Status: Exempt, Seasonal

Qualifications:

• Must be a Christ-follower who upholds, in word and deed, the Hill Country Christian School of Austin’s Core Values and Statement of Faith.
• Must faithfully attend a church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of this school.
• Must be qualified to coach the sport at the appropriate level. Certification in the content area is preferred though not required.
• Must be able to manage conflict under high-stress situations in a biblical manner.
• Must possess sufficient biblical knowledge to integrate Scripture into the athletic experience, thus imparting to the students a biblical worldview through athletics.
• Must understand and skillfully apply the principles of the sport they are coaching.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and promote high Christian standards in an athletic setting.
• Establish a positive and professional rapport with athletes and peers that earns and maintains their respect and demonstrates pride in the coaching profession.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to be certified.
• Meet all TAPPS requirements and/or CAPPS requirements dependent on the level of coaching.
• Demonstrate mastery of the material being coached and maintain students' and parents' confidence in the quality of their athletic experience.
• Coach the skills necessary to understand the mastery of the sport; equip the athletes to compete at the middle school and/or high school level.
• Plan, submit, and implement coaching practice upon request.
• Coach with sincere deference to Scripture. Intentionally incorporate the Christian faith into practices, games, and activities as applicable.
• Facilitate a positive atmosphere for both practices and games by engaging athletes in the learning process, maintaining a positive rapport with athletes and families, and creating an orderly environment conducive to learning the sport.
• Promptly input stats and record contests as outlined by the athletic department.
• Actively participate in athlete discipline in constructive ways that restore relationships and bring athletes back into alignment with the code of conduct. Involve parents as appropriate to ensure their involvement and assistance.
• Attend and participate in all coach meetings as required by the athletic director.
• Establish and maintain a current inventory system for all school uniforms and equipment relevant to assigned coaching assignments. 
• Ensure athletes and parents care for and respect the school's facilities. Report incidents of vandalism and misuse of school property to the appropriate school official, administrator, or supervisor.
• Address any staff, athlete, or parent issues by the principles set forth in Matthew 18 as commanded by Jesus Christ and implemented at Hill Country. 
• Notify the administration and maintain appropriate documentation regarding significant discipline issues such as violence, vandalism, and significant moral failure. 
• Notify the head of school, principal, and the nurse immediately, along with any appropriate agencies, when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, talk or threats of suicide, or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
• Notify school officials and administration immediately when any behavior that is a physical risk to other staff, faculty, or students is observed or discovered either directly or indirectly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently move about inside campus buildings and outside on the grounds.
• Frequently communicate with co-workers and others. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations whether in person, via email or telephone.
• Possess the physical stamina required to fulfill the professional obligations of the coaching profession and specific coaching assignment.
• Regularly be able to lift between 5 to 50 pounds.
• Must be flexible and adapt to various coaching settings, schedules, and changes.
• Must be willing to travel with athletes to away contests and possible overnight stays.
• Possible exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.