Coach

Cambridge Christian School; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Christian School in Tampa, FL is seeking a seasonal Coach to oversee the sport program and its discipleship initiatives. The role centers on teaching players to excel athletically while guiding spiritual development aligned with the school's faith-based mission.

The coach will supervise staff, plan training, manage schedules, budgets, and equipment, and participate in professional development opportunities to ensure a high-quality program for student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience.
• Complete background screening/onboarding process with HR Department.
• Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Obtain CDL as directed by the AD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all coaches and discipleships for the sport program.
• Devise a plan of discipleship at all levels of the program.
• Supervise coaching staff to ensure spiritual, athletic, and social growth.
• Conduct evaluations of coaching staff and program.
• Attend coaching clinics for professional development.
• Ensure attendance of staff at coaching trainings and meetings.
• Coordinate scheduling, budget, and equipment for the sport.
• Represent CCS at district planning meetings for the sport.

Skills

Coaching experience

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

CDL certification

Background screening/onboarding

Job description

Job Title: Coach

Job Location: Tampa, FL 33614
Reports to: Director of Athletics & Operations
Work Year: Seasonal

Position Focus

A coach’s focus is teaching students the skills of a specific sport and how to participate in that sport. The purpose of this position is to oversee all coaches and discipleships for your specific sport.

Spiritual Commitment

• Seek to role model in attitude, speech, and action a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ
• Motivate others to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith
• Follow the Matthew 18 principal in dealing with students, parents, staff and administration
• Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christ-like character
• Subscribe to and promote the statement of faith

Position Parameters

• Devise a plan of discipleship at all levels of the program ensuring that in all things Christ is pre‑eminent, ensuring that student leaders are developing younger athletes spiritually and athletically.
• Actively seek opportunities to raise financial support for the development of athletic facilities in collaboration with athletic director.
• Supervise the coaching staff of the sport program on all levels to ensure athletes and coaches are growing spiritually, athletically and socially.
• Conduct evaluations of your coaching staff and overall program.
• Assign coaches to oversee the intramural program for your sport, i.e., student‑athletes.
• Operate within the annual budget report and spending for the sport.
• Oversee the ordering of spirit pack items for your sport on all levels.
• Attend at least one coaching clinic for professional development.
• Ensure attendance of coaching staff, on all levels, at coaching training sessions.
• Attend coaches’ meetings assigned by the athletic director.
• Represent CCS at district planning meetings for your sport.
• Ensure your coaching staff has completed appropriate background checks and have been approved by the AD before offering them a position in your program.
• Have regular meetings with your coaching staff to ensure continuity of the program.
• Conduct/plan/organize/staff a summer camp for your sport.
• Ensure that all players within your system have physicals and are academically eligible for participation and have paid their sport fees.
• Provide list of needs, wants and desires to AD for budget consideration.
• Plan team outings/outreach for your program to increase unity with your sport.
• Complete inventory of equipment and uniforms and store properly.
• Report scores/results to the newspapers and athletic office.
• Market your players to the media and provide opportunities for college placement.
• Provide AD with teams you would like to play for scheduling purposes.
• Make an overall practice schedule for all teams within your sport in consultation with the athletic director.
• Provide support for gate admission/scorebook for all home games within your sport.
• Help place athletes within your program on teams according to talent and ability.
• Consult with athletic director, coaches, and parents on team issues.
• Coordinate coaching assignments and travel supervision for all teams.
• Monitor CCS compliance with FHSAA rules and regulations.
• Account for coaching staff attendance coverage at all events.
• Conduct parent meetings for your sport giving guidance to coaches on all levels.
• Develop and supervise coordinated program school‑wide in the sport i.e., intramurals.
• Supervise coaching standards, training, and professional behavior.
• Plan off‑season conditioning programs and camps for your sport in consultation with the athletic director.
• Oversee field/gym conditions and report needs to athletic director.
• Supervise and coordinate sport award nights and ensure coaches responsibilities are carried out, i.e., highlight video, signing certificates, turning in names of award recipients and preparing presentation of awards.
• Be a counseling resource for coaches and athletes.
• Fulfill all assigned coaching responsibilities.
• Complete other assigned duties as given by the athletic director.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience.
• Complete background screening/onboarding process with HR Department.
• Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Obtain CDL as directed by the AD.