Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

Calvary Christian Academy; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,200; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Christian Academy in Miami seeks a Middle School Basketball Coach to mentor student-athletes, model Christ-centered character, and lead basketball development across our campuses. This seasonal, stipend-based role reports to the Varsity Coach and involves coaching five afternoons during the season, with Sundays off, and duties such as planning, attending meetings, and supporting athletes.

Candidates must demonstrate a strong faith, excellent communication, and the ability to foster

Qualifications

• Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Commitment to Calvary Chapel’s faith and statements.
• Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and staff.
• Positive relationship skills with children, parents and staff.
• Ability to control emotions and stay calm under pressure.
• Must be spiritually mature and able to mentor others.
• Experience mentoring student-athletes and investing in their lives.
• Reputation in the sports community across youth to college levels.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Disciple young men, demonstrate a commitment to excellence, and display character at all times.
• Execute the plan designed by the Varsity Coach.
• Attend Coaches meetings.
• Be accountable for personal growth as well as church, outreach, and family.
• Continuing education and mastery of the game (i.e. schemes, techniques).
• Assist with field/weight room/locker room set up and break down.
• Counseling resource for the players.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Counseling

Communication

Spiritual maturity

Mentoring

Patience

Emotional control

Team player

Discipline

Job description

Position Description

JOB TITLE: Middle School Basketball Coach

DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO: Varsity Basketball Coach

STATUS: Seasonal; Stipend

HOURS: Temporary

LOCATION: All Calvary Christian Academy, All Campuses

Purpose Statement

The Basketball Coach is responsible for glorifying God by mentoring, training, and disciplining student-athletes with integrity and excellence.

Scope

The basketball coach cultivates relationships with all stakeholders to create the healthiest environment possible for the development and discipleship of student-athletes.

Specific Responsibilities

• Disciple young men, demonstrate a commitment to excellence, and display character at all times
• Execute the plan designed by the Varsity Coach
• Attend Coaches meetings
• Be accountable for personal growth as well as church, outreach, and family
• Continuing education and mastery of the game (i.e. schemes, techniques)
• Assist with field/weight room/locker room set up and break down
• Counseling resource for the players
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts

• A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• A strong commitment to the philosophies and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel
• Excellent communication skills
• A good working relationship with children, parents, and staff
• Able to control emotions; slow to anger
• Able to remain calm and organized during busy schedules
• Spiritually mature
• Able to counsel, comfort, and offer support to students
• Able to maintain order and structure in a large group of children
• Gifts of leadership, organization, and serviceWillingness to submit to authority
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Genuine love for our student-athletes and each other
• Verifiable history of mentoring and spiritual investment in former and/or current players
• Impeccable reputation in the sports community at all levels (youth, high school, college, etc.)
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Work Schedule

Weekdays: In-Season 5 afternoons per week

Sundays: OFF

• On occasion, there is a need to attend to duties outside of the normal working hours. Those circumstances will be communicated in advance and will be compensated accordingly or flex time permitted.