Middle School – Assistant Coach

Fredericksburg Christian; Fredericksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fredericksburg Christian School seeks an Assistant Coach to support the mission by providing leadership, supervision, and coaching instruction at various school levels.

Responsibilities include teaching game fundamentals, promoting Christian values, maintaining safety, and collaborating with staff, parents, and the community to foster teamwork and character development.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a Christian lifestyle and role model for youth.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrates professionalism and constructive environment.
• Awareness of health and safety practices in athletic programs.

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.
• Maintain compliance with school and governing rules and policies.
• Communicate effectively with team, staff, parents, administration, community and media.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Health & safety adherence

Teaching & coaching

Job 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