Assistant Coach

Status: Exempt Employee/Classified Salary 

Reports to: Head Coach 

General Description: The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting and developing under the direction of the head coach the program for his/her assigned sport, including varsity and non-varsity levels. The Assistant Coach works under the supervision of the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Spiritual

• Has received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.
• Believes that the Bible is God’s Word and standard in faith and daily living.
• Is a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.
• Is a member in good standing at a local, evangelical church which has a Statement of Faith in agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Shows by example the importance of studying God’s word, memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ.
• Has the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go.”
• Supports schools’ mission, vision, and core values.

Knowledge and Experience

• Possesses expertise in the specific sport.
• Is capable and able teacher of the sport.
• Knows and practices effective game strategy.
• Motivates and cultivates the best in his/her players.
• Provides positive leadership.
• Consistently exhibits a positive attitude toward life and toward people. 
• Maintains a positive attitude in discipline and team structure.
• Is a positive example in appearance, posture, language, etc.
• Presents a positive representation of the sport to students, parents, and the community.
• Is experienced both in playing and coaching the assigned sport.
• Is self-motivated and well organized.
• Works successfully with students and staff.
• Demonstrates flexibility.
• Welcomes counsel and criticism.
• Communicates effectively with television, radio, and print media.
• Maintains active certification through the NFHS Coaches Certification Program.
• Possesses and maintains a current First Aid Card, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
• Participates in annual trainings regarding concussion management and Mandatory Reporting of Abuse and Neglect (per ORS 419B.010).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Spiritual Leadership

• Reflects the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every activity.
• Models in speech, actions, and attitude, a consistent daily walk with Jesus.
• Incorporates prayer time into classroom as appropriate.
• Encourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and supports their growth in Christianfaith.
• Follows the pattern of problem-solving described in Matthew 18:15-35 in resolving conflicts involving students, parents, administration, and staff.

Coaching Responsibilities

• Assists the Head Coach, as directed by the Head Coach.
• Communicates regularly with Head Coach concerning student and staff concerns. 
• Is responsible for the actions, conduct and dress of his/her team whenever they are under his/her jurisdiction.
• Ensures adequate supervision of all participants when returning from a practice or activity (until all have left the campus for home).
• Can transport students, when appropriate.
• Takes appropriate measures to make sure that the team play areas, shower and locker rooms are clean and safe for participation and left in good order after use.
• Maintains control in practice and in games.
• Maintains team and individual discipline and demonstrates effective self-discipline.
• Shows no favoritism. Imposes firm but fair limits that apply to all.
• Is consistent in expectations and follow through with students and coaching staff.
• Communicates school academic eligibility standards to team members on a regular basis and monitors student eligibility weekly.
• Follows the law with respect to the mandatory reporting of child abuse (ORS 419B.010). 

Administrative Duties

• As assigned by the Head Coach.
• Builds good sportsmanship and public relations within the school family
• Knows and complies with OSAA, league and school policies.
• Complete all trainings and background screenings by due date as assigned by Head of Schools or Administration. Including, but not limited to, Child Abuse Identification and Prevention, Oregon State and Federal mandated trainings, and OSHA trainings.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

• Sit and Stand for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, enter data into a computer.
• See and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aides.
• Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels outdoors and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs and reach overhead.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate school administrator. This is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Grace Cascade Christian Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.