Job Details

Coach

Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Athletic Director

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to support the school's mission statement by helping to develop well-rounded young men and women who demonstrate Christ-like humility and selflessness coupled with confidence and poise on the field of play.

Summary: The coach performs all activities necessary to carry out the aims and objectives of the sport as outlined by the Athletic Director. This includes emphasizing and encouraging a balanced approach to faith, family, academics, and sports; providing training and coaching to enable students to perform with excellence and self-discipline for future Kingdom service; and supporting an athletic culture that demands honor and respect while representing the cause of Christ well in all its activities.

Supervision Received and Exercised: The coach receives direction from the Athletic Director. The Coach must exercise judgment that is in keeping with the school's philosophy of education, beliefs and values, and with the approved approach to discipline. The Coach exercises functional supervision over student athletes, team managers, and trainers.

Work Schedule: This is a part-time, seasonal position. The exact daily work schedule is driven by practice times and team events. Travel to athletic events off campus is required.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions - Percentage of Time Spent:

Spiritual Leadership: Study the Bible, God's only written Word. Skillfully articulate and exhibit the personal/ethical implications of a lifelong commitment to follow Jesus Christ faithfully. Measure knowledge against the standard of God's revealed truth in Scripture. Demonstrate an overt commitment to the life of a church and its core traditions. Respect the School's Christian mission and values, and aid students in Christian formation by modeling Christian living, both in and out of the field of play. Perform duties as a minister and steward of the Christian faith - These job functions are performed concurrently with those listed below.

Athletic Leadership: Assist the Athletic Director in carrying out the responsibilities for the sports program as a whole. Working with the Athletic Director, design a program that challenges students to train and compete with excellence while developing godly characteristics. Attend all staff meetings and carry out assignments in a timely manner. Assess players' skills and make team assignments. Adequately prepare for practices, meetings, and contests. Plan for or assist in planning and setting-up activities, practices, games, and transportation for players. Maintain necessary records and complete required paperwork in the time specified. Understand, embrace, interpret, and apply KPA's policies, procedures, and regulations affecting school operations and programs in accordance with school culture. Contribute to the enforcement of school rules and student discipline. Comply with league rules and regulations - 10%

Athletic Coaching: Articulate and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve a climate conducive to learning and respect. Consistently implement and hold KPA student athletes accountable in accordance with the KPA Athletics Handbook. Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice times to provide both individual and team development. Support a team environment which demands honor and respect both on and off the field of play. Coach and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Observer players, during competition and practice, to determine the needs for the individual or team improvement. Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities. Create opportunities to meet with student athletes as a team and one-on-one to provide feedback, counseling, Christian discipleship, or to address issues. Supervise students in locker rooms at home and away games to encourage respectful, Christ-like behavior by KPA athletes. Instill in each player a respect for equipment, school property, and the proper set-up, use, and storage or the equipment. Comply with league rules and regulations. Instruct team members as to changes in the rules and teach fundamentals of the sport. Ensure that medical and safety requirements are followed at all times. Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities. When serving as the Assistant Coach for the team, the Assistant Coach will assist and support the Head Coach with these responsibilities. - 70%

Managing Equipment and Facilities: Respect time allotted for practice as determined by the Athletic Director. Maintain a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times. Assist with annual inventory of and the issuance and collection of equipment, uniforms, etc. Provide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment. Secure all buildings, equipment, supplies, locker rooms, and other assigned areas after practice and games - 15%

Communication: Initiate and support a culture of partnership with parents, appropriately involving them in the athletic program, communicating effectively with them, and ensuring openness and sensitivity to parental concerns. Respect the administrative chain-of-command by referring requests and/or grievances through proper channels - 5%

Professionalism: Demonstrate commitment and loyalty to KPA and its mission through speech, punctuality, dress, attitude, and detailed attention to duties. Present a consistent and reliable demeanor to students. Accept constructive feedback to affect personal and professional growth. Grow and maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through active participation in professional development activities and/or professional organizations. Know and understand safety procedures including training in first aid and CPR. Perform other duties as assigned - These job functions are performed concurrently with those listed above.

Essential Requirements:

• A disciple of Jesus Christ and as such, one who models a love for God through obedience to His Word; such obedience is evidenced through convictions, lifestyle, and worldview
• A full and unreserved supporter of KPA's Statement of Faith, Mission, and Vision
• A mentor of students, who is comfortable in working with teenagers in a discipleship-oriented setting
• Experience as a player or coach of the sport
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport
• Valid Texas driver's license

Essential Abilities:

• Exhibit consistent spiritual maturity
• Exercise wisdom, diplomacy, and integrity while maintaining a high level of professionalism with all parties involved
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters relating to students, families, and fellow employees
• Ability to supervise and motivate students, employees, and volunteers
• Demonstrate commitment to the well-being of others

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Apply behavioral and academic standards justly with patience and consistency
• Take independent action where required and handle unique problems
• Make decisions in emergency situations with or without the input of the Athletic Director
• Operating a computer with proficiency in email, Renweb/FACTS, and word processing

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum two years of experience as an athletics coach in the sport
• Knowledge of and experience with the philosophy of classical Christian education

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The ability to walk to other school buildings, offices, and other locations
• Close visual acuity for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and reading
• Hearing: ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction
• Speaking: expressing ideas by means of the spoken word to convey instructions to students, parents, and other employees
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting as needed for monitoring students and maintaining classroom
• Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.