Jr. League Boys Basketball Head Coach, Stipend Position

Southside Christian School; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southside Christian School is seeking a Head Coach for Boys Basketball who will report to the Director of Boys Basketball and work with Athletic Staff to promote the school's athletic philosophy grounded in Christian values.

The role emphasizes making Jesus Christ central to the program, building relationships with student-athletes and parents, and ensuring proper use of facilities and adherence to SCHSL requirements while supervising players and managing equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ and align with SCS statements of faith.
• Must have proven spiritual, moral, and leadership qualities with ability to relate to coaches and student-athletes.
• Experience and/or training in coaching, with preference for working with Grades 5–6.

Responsibilities

• Make Jesus Christ central to the entire sport program at SCS, and disciple student athletes to equip and inspire them to be followers Christ.
• Seek and build relationships with and connections to student athletes of all ages by encouraging participation in basketball.
• Connect and communicate with parents of the players appropriately.
• Use a stewardship approach to the facilities that the program uses to ensure cleanliness, proper use, and a proper attitude toward the facility by the student athletes and the coaches in the program.
• Know and ensure compliance with the policies in the SCS Athletic Handbook as well as the Parent and Student Handbook.
• Complete the required SCHSL courses and requirements.
• Ensure that student athletes are properly supervised in the locker rooms and court until practice, or the game has ended, and the student athletes have left.
• Collect, inventory, and secure uniforms and sport specific equipment.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Job description

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting the Director of Boys Basketball, the Head Coach is responsible, along with the Athletic Staff, to promote the philosophy of Southside Christian School Athletics, within the assigned sport's program..

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Make Jesus Christ central to the entire sport program at SCS, and disciple student athletes to equip and inspire them to be followers Christ.
• Seek and build relationships with and connections to student athletes of all ages by encouraging participation in basketball.
• Connect and communicate with parents of the players appropriately.
• Use a stewardship approach to the facilities that the program uses to ensure cleanliness, proper use, and a proper attitude toward the facility by the student athletes and the coaches in the program.
• Know and ensure compliance with the policies in the SCS Athletic Handbook as well as the Parent and Student Handbook.
• Complete the required SCHSL courses and requirements.
• Ensure that student athletes are properly supervised in the locker rooms and court until practice, or the game has ended, and the student athletes have left.
• Collect, inventory, and secure uniforms and sport specific equipment.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School.
• Must be a spiritually mature, veteran Christian leader who agrees with the school's Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Christian Life Commitment, and Statement of Faith.
• Must be a person with proven spiritual, moral, and leadership qualities, and be capable of developing a strong rapport with fellow coaches and student athletes and the SCS community.
• Must have experience and or training in coaching. Working with athletes in Grades 5 and 6 is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to demonstrate techniques and skills of the sport.
• Must be able to be physically active for extended periods, including standing, walking, and moving around the court.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment related to the sport.
• Must be able to visually monitor athletes for their safety, which can require good eyesight and the ability to stand for long periods.