Assistant Coach Varsity Baseball

Hill Country Christian School of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hill Country Christian School of Austin seeks a season coach to develop student-athletes in alignment with our Christian mission and TAPPS/CAPPS guidelines. You will model biblical character, teach sport-specific skills, and foster sportsmanship with athletes, families, and staff.

The role requires strong faith, coaching competency, conflict management in a biblically grounded way, and a commitment to safeguarding students while upholding the school's values during practices and contests.

Qualifications

• Must be a Christ-follower who upholds the school’s Core Values and Statement of Faith.
• Must faithfully attend a church whose beliefs align with the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Must be qualified to coach the sport at the appropriate level; certification preferred but not required.
• Must manage conflict in high-stress situations in a biblically grounded manner.
• Must incorporate Scripture into the athletic experience to impart a biblical worldview.

Responsibilities

• Establish and promote high Christian standards in an athletic setting.
• Promote positive and professional rapport with athletes and peers.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to become certified.
• Meet TAPPS/CAPPS requirements depending on level.
• Demonstrate mastery of the sport and maintain confidence in athletes and parents.
• Coach skills to understand mastery of the sport for middle/high school.
• Plan, submit, and implement coaching practices upon request.
• Incorporate Christian faith into practices, games, and activities.
• Create a positive atmosphere during practices and games and maintain order.
• Input stats and record contests as required by athletic department.
• Participate in athlete discipline and involve parents when appropriate.
• Attend coach meetings and maintain inventory of uniforms/equipment.
• Report incidents to appropriate school officials; follow safety protocols.
• Address issues per Matthew 18 and School policies.
• Notify administration of significant discipline issues and substance concerns.
• Notify head of school, principal, and nurse in emergencies.
• Alert school officials to any behavior that poses physical risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Conflict management

Biblical worldview

Communication

Job description

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 a 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.