Middle School – Assistant

Fredericksburg Christian; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fredericksburg Christian School seeks an Assistant Coach to lead and mentor student-athletes across athletic programs. The role emphasizes Christian leadership, teamwork, and instructional coaching to advance our mission.

You will supervise teams, coordinate with coaches, and ensure compliance with school and league policies while promoting sportsmanship and personal growth among players.

Qualifications

• Must be committed Christian and a positive role model for youth.
• Experience in coaching and leading athletic programs is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to foster teamwork and personal growth in student-athletes.
• Knowledge of athletic program regulations and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide Christian leadership and coaching to all players.
• Provide instruction in all phases of the game.
• Work with student-athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills.
• Offer guidance and encouragement for participants' growth.
• Maintain compliance with school, VCAC and VISAA rules and policies.
• Promote proper use and care of school property.
• Communicate with team, staff, parents, administration, community and media.
• Participate in athletic department fund-raisers.
• Monitor health and safety practices and maintain attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Christian leadership

Coaching

Communication skills

Youth development

Teamwork

CPR/AED certification

Professionalism

Conflict resolution

Attendance/punctuality

Teaching/mentoring

Job description

Description

The Assistant Coach in any sport supports and advances the mission of FCS by providing leadership, supervision, and coaching instruction. Responsibilities may include supervising teams at various school levels. Reports directly to the Head Coach.

Assistant Coach Responsibilities:

• Provide Christian leadership and coaching to all players


• Provide instruction in all phases of the game


• Work with FCS student-athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills


• Provide guidance and encouragement to help students profit from their participation


• Maintain compliance with Fredericksburg Christian School, VCAC and Virginia Independent School Athletic Association (VISAA) rules, regulations, and policies that pertain to athletic programs


• Promote the proper use and care of school property


• Communicate effectively with the team, staff, parents, administration, community, and the media


• Participate in athletic department fund-raisers


• Be knowledgeable of, monitor, and maintain compliance with applicable health and safety practices


• Maintain an acceptable attendance record and is punctual

Requirements

1. Committed Christian with a close personal walk with the Lord and the Christian character qualities to serve as a role model for young people


2. Regular in attendance at an evangelical, Protestant church


3. Commitment to a Biblical lifestyle, not promoting or engaging in premarital, extramarital, transgender, or homosexual behavior


4. If married, a solid commitment based on Mark 10:9 and positive marital relationship


5. Strong commitment to Christian education


6. Previous head coaching experience at the high school or club level preferred


7. Playing experience required (if assistant coach, this is preferred, not required)


8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including effective listening skills


9. Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive environment


10. Working knowledge about athletic program regulations


11. Skillfully manage individual, group, and organizational interactions


12. Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts


13. Exercises self-control and perseverance when dealing with students


14. Must be CPR/AED certified or willing to complete certification shortly after hire


15. Teachable, servant spirit