Coach - Track Assistant HS/JH

Lucas-Christian-Academy; Lucas (TX); On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Lucas Christian Academy seeks dependable assistant track coaches to support our high school and junior high track and field program. You will assist with practices, supervise student-athletes, teach proper techniques, and help at meets while promoting teamwork and Christ-like character.

As a stipend-only position, you will partner with the Athletic Director and Program Head Coach, uphold TAPPS rules, travel as needed, and model integrity and faith in all coaching activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Coaching or track experience preferred but not required.
• Must meet employment and background-check requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with practices and drills.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices and events.
• Teach proper techniques and form for track events.
• Help at track meets and travel as needed.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and Christ-like character.

Skills

Coaching

Student supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

EXPECTED DAYS OF THE WEEK: (Part Time)To be determined.EXEMPTION:Stipend Only PositionGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:We are seeking dependable and enthusiastic assistant track coaches to help support our high school & junior-high track and field program.Responsibilities include assisting with practices, supervising student-athletes, teaching proper techniques and form, helping at meets, and promoting teamwork, sportsmanship and Christ-like character. Responsibilities may also include leading Event group coaching.Previous coaching or track and field experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must meet all employment and background-check requirements.As an Athletics Coach at Lucas Christian Academy, you will be expected to partner with themission and vision of our Athletic Department and Lucas Christian Academy. A coach in ourcommunity will be energetic, positive, motivating, and train our athletes through skilldevelopment and game strategies. They will have biblical integration in their coaching style andphilosophies that ensure an environment that glorifies God.This is a stipend only position reporting to the Program Head Coach and the Athletic Director.Spiritual requirements include, but not limited to:• Maintain an active, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ through personal prayer, study timeand through consistent involvement within the Body of Christ.• Learn, understand, and support the spiritual, academic and athletic mission of Lucas ChristianAcademy and creatively carry out our mission.• Integrate yourself into the LCA community and become an active member of it.• Model great character and integrity.• Weekly involvement in a Christ centered body of believers.• A spiritual maturity example that leads student-athletes to a Christ-centered focus.• A teacher and minister of the Gospel.Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Encourage the development of Godly character qualities in students.• Show by example a profound reverence for the Word of God.• Create an environment with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed tohelp students fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth.• Establish positive relationships with coaches, athletes, parents, & staff.• Provide students with an opportunity to compete at a high level.• Ensure compliance with Rank One and TAPPS.• Must know TAPPS rules and by-laws.• Help execute practices and activities to achieve district and state recognition.• Keep proper discipline during practices and competitions.• Effectively communicate with parents and players.• Maintain regular and accurate attendance records.• Flexibility in scheduling of practices & games.• Demonstrate a knowledge of the latest trends, developments, rule changes andmodifications in sports.• Maintain alignment in the coaching staff.• Assist Program Head Coach and Athletic Director with other tasks assigned.Minimum requirements include, but not limited to:• A High School diploma. Associates degree preferred.• Prior coaching experience desired or varsity level player experience.• Knowledge of overall operations of athletic programs and events.• Ability to communicate and walk out your faith.• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.• Partnership with the Athletic Department & School as a whole.• Agreement with LCA’s Statement of Faith and Statement on Marriage and HumanSexuality as stated on the school website.• Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonableaccommodation.• Subject to variations and extremes in weather and environment.• Ability to travel.• Frequent evening work.• Occasional requirements to perform duties in inclement weather conditions.• Ability to be the Administrator on Duty for events.• Ability to communicate and walk out your faith.• Minister of the GospelDuties and Responsibilities• Become familiar with and keep updated on all our Emergency Protocols, Policies, and Procedures.• Contribute to school systems effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must beaddressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options andcourses of action; implementing directives.• Establish and adjust objectives by following school guidelines and school goals, plans, policies, and procedures.• Maintain records by documenting accordingly.• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies as deemed by your supervisor• Embrace biblical truth, strive for excellence, and model Christ-like leadership.• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish educational results and departmental requests/needs.• Meet requirements for educational development related to your position certifications.• Complete continuing education as deemed by your supervisor.• Willingness to take developmental assessments.• Background checks, Ministry Safe, Drug tests, and all compliance requests.• Attend Parent Teacher Fellowship, all school Workshops.• Attend In-service, assist in set up and tear down of all school PTFs and Workshops as deemed by your supervisor.• Support Leadership Decisions.• Other duties as assigned by Direct Supervisor, Team lead, Head of School.