Athletic Coach - Junior High Girls Basketball Coach

United Christian Academy is seeking a JH Head Girls Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 Spring season and beyond. The candidate should have a worldview and vision for athletics in-line with the school's mission and vision statement. We are seeking a coach who is excited to grow and build the program, is excellent in planning and organizing a season with purpose, and has a strong understanding of the sport and ability to teach and strategize with professionalism and maturity.
General Description: The JH Girls Basketball Coach is responsible for organizing and executing the Junior High Basketball program at United Christian Academy. He/she is responsible for coaching student athletes in competive playing techniques to prepare them for events and competitions. He/she is to motivate student atheletes to develp an appreciation of the sport.
Reports to: Athletic Director and will collaborate with the High School head Girls Basketball coach to build a school wide program philosophy for the sport.
Grade Levels: 6th - 8th Grade
Work Schedule: 6 - 12 hours per week from February through May. Must arrive on campus by 2:45 pm
Minimum Qualifications & Training:

• Must be a born-again Christian.
• Must be a credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Bible.
• Must be able to support and comply with the school's Statement of Faith and Christian Conduct.
• Must be a member of an evangelical, Bible-believing church.
• Must have sufficient health and physical endurance to be able to complete the assigned responsibilities.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
• Must have good verbal,written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work well independently, manage time well, and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions. Ability to receive and implement constructive feedback.
• High School Diploma
• Basic knowledge of basketball rules and fundamentals
• Previous coaching experience at middle school or higher level preferred
• Ability to work well with children of various ages
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Self motivation, creativity, and the ability to deliver constructive criticism.
• Successful completion of NFHS "Fundamental of Coaching" and "First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches" courses
• First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• TB clearance within the last four years.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.
• Mandated Reporter Training Course
• Sexual Harassment Training Course

Part 1: Personal and Spiritual Responsibilities
1.1. Displays a personal decorum that models professionalism, modesty, and good taste
1.2. Models Christian virtues in attitude, speech, and action

• Exhibits the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22,23)
• Models and cultivates habits of prayer, faith, and encouragement
• Commits and contributes to a local church

1.3 Maintains good attendance and physical endurance to fulfill job duties
1.4 Uses professional etiquette appropriate for Christian school

• Shows positive, cheerful attitude with parents, students and staff
• Shows integrity in dealing with confidential information

1.5. Models Sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards other players, official, and spectators.
1.6. Models non-discriminartory practices in all activities.
Part 2: Duties / Responsibilities
2.1 Reinforces a Christ-centered, competitive culture of athletics to coaches, faculty/staff,
student -athletes, parents, and those outside of our school
2.2 Prepares and executes practice sessions for Junior High basketball team
2.3 Assess student-athlete's skills and assigns team positions; chooses team members.
2.4 Provides appropriate, constructive feedback to student-athlete's
2.4 Evaluates and maintains cleanliness and safety of practice and game facilities
2.5 Effectively communicates schedules and schedule changes to student-athletes, families,
coaches, and administrators
2.6 Will work with, and directly under the supervision of the Varsity Basketball Head Coach to maintain program growth,
consistency, and community
2.7 Partner with coaches of other sports to ensure the growth of all sport programs within the department
2.8 Maintain inventory of equipment and uniforms
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing/walking (70%), lifting (20%), climbing (4%), bending (4%), squatting (2%). Must be able to lift 15-75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment includes indoor and outdoor environments, including football field, grass areas and gym. Shared space may be required; moderate to high noise levels commensurate to a gym/outdoor/playground environment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees of United Christian Academy must be professing, born-again Christian in accordance with UC Academy International, Inc.'s religious 501(c)3 bylaws.