Head Athletic Coach

General Responsibilities

Create a positive environment for student-athletes to learn and grow in the sport they are passionate about
Hosts tryouts and evaluations in order to select appropriate candidates for the upcoming sports season
Manages Equipment
Communicates effectively with parents, officials, and the Athletics Director
Hosts development clinics (1-2 per school year) for ages 5-14 to help the growth and culture of the sport at TCS

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in the sport they are coaching
• Strong background and professional development in their sport
• Evidence and articulate a faith and relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Understand and actively support The Christ School's mission, vision, and defining characteristics
• Proficiency in Google Suite (docs, sheets, gmail, calendar), GameChanger
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to effectively traverse possibly uneven ground to manage students
• Must be able to ascend/descend multiple flights of stairs and transport about 10-15 pounds
• Must have reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk, and to reach overhead

Special Requirements

• Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
• First Aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment. (Can be provided by employer)
• Previous proven Head or Assistant Coaching involvement at the interscholastic or club level.

To apply, please provide a resume, cover letter, and statement of faith via email to Justin Nelson, Athletics Director at jnelson@thechristschool.org