Entry-level seasonal coaching position at San Antonio Christian School, San Antonio, TX. Travel up to 50%, seasonal shift. This role requires a coach with knowledge of a specific sport who will plan, coordinate, and supervise all components of their sport program, teaching skills and instilling a faith‑centered mindset in student‑athletes.
Responsibilities
- Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical conditioning for individual and team success.
- Assist in scheduling, reviewing, supervising, adapting, collaborating, developing, and coordinating all athletic games and meets.
- Generate an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play.
- Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation among teammates.
- Attend all events for the specified sport as required by the athletic office.
- Provide training rules and regulations of the sport to all participants, including attending parent meetings.
- Monitor student grades, behavior, and attendance; determine disciplinary action when team rules are broken.
- Work closely with coaches, team captains, and student managers.
- Provide inventory control of all assigned equipment.
- Assist and work closely with sport software programs as needed.
- Promote sports within the school.
- Implement emergency procedures for injured players; ensure properly trained personnel and supplies are present; work with parents to obtain medical clearance before the athlete returns to sports.
- Handle all correspondence pertaining to athletics positively and respond timely to parent complaints, questions, and requests.
- Communicate athletic accomplishments and awards to the Athletic Director and announce them via the school newsletter, websites, local newspapers, etc.
- Perform any other duties that the administration may assign.
Qualifications
- Pass appropriate TAPPS certifications and commit to adhere to all TAPPS rules and regulations.
- Possess evidence of adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the Athletics Director.
- Valid American Red Cross CPR/AED certification.
- Valid CDL license or willingness to obtain a license.
- Willingness to participate in professional development opportunities.
- Strong technology skills.
- Follow oral and written instructions and prioritize multiple tasks.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of 18 years of age and pass a criminal history record check.
- Valid driver’s license and be insurable.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
Spiritual and Professional Qualities
- Desire for spiritual growth and exhibit SACS core values in attitude, judgment, appearance, speech, and actions.
- Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
- Collaborate with other SACS coaches.
- Represent the school and its philosophy professionally.
- Respect authority, listen, and respond to counsel.
- Demonstrate good public relations and represent the school favorably to the constituency and public.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion concerning information sharing.
- Participate in SACS development programs and activities in funding and recruitment/retention.
- Comply with SACS policies, procedures, and requirements; participate in orientation, in‑services, and coaches' meetings.
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity by complying with SACS EEO policies, regulations, and procedures within conservative, orthodox Christianity.
- Model good attendance and punctuality.
Minimum Physical Requirements
- Maintain a stationary position and moderate walking.
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions; possible exposure to chemicals.
- Use repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements.
- Perform stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, squatting, pulling, reaching, twisting, standing, walking, and sitting.
- Exercise mobility to move promptly around campus.
- Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
- Lift or carry up to 30 lbs.