Upper School Assistant Track Coach

Liberty Christian School; Argyle (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas is seeking an Upper School Assistant Coach to support the Varsity Head Coach in instructing athletes and managing team activities. The role requires strong leadership skills and a dedication to fostering moral values and teamwork among students.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and previous coaching experience. Responsibilities include supervising practices and games, coordinating with the head coach, and ensuring a positive athletic environment. Candidates must be CPR certified and serve as Christian role models.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to engage with students and faculty.
• Experience in coaching to effectively instruct athletes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Varsity Head Coach in all aspects of the assigned sport.
• Instruct athletes in skills, strategy, and training for success.
• Supervise practices, games, and athletic facilities.
• Communicate regularly with parents and faculty.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills

Coaching experience in assigned sport

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Location: Liberty Educational Ministries, Incorporated - Argyle, TX 76226

Position Type: Seasonal

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Category: Coach

Position Purpose

The Upper School Assistant Coach will support the Varsity Head Coach for all aspects of the assigned sport in Upper School.

Essential Functions

• Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Provides instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, strong work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, self‑discipline, leadership, and self‑confidence.
• Increase morale and cooperation within the school athletic program as well as the school community.
• Supervise all practices, games, team trips, locker rooms, and athletic facilities.
• Updates knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport and willingness to continue to learn and examine latest ideas pertinent to the assigned sport or coaching in general.
• Coordinates with the Varsity Head Coach in uniform and equipment maintenance as well as inventory.
• Adheres to policies within the athletic department and school to address issues or concerns.
• Updates the Varsity Head Coach frequently during the season about any issues, concerns, and/or highlights.
• Develop a weekly communication plan for parents and faculty.
• Adheres to the Student Protection Policy (SPP) procedures and training.
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.
• Preferred coaching experience in assigned sport.
• CPR certified.
• Serve as a Christian role model.

Physical and Mental Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in an environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Use close and distance vision.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• May stand for extended periods of time.