6th Grade Golf Coach (Stipend Position)

Qualifications:

• Must be a Christ-follower who upholds, in word and deed, the Hill Country Christian School of Austin’s Core Values and Statement of Faith.
• Must faithfully attend a church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of this school.
• Must be qualified to coach the sport at the appropriate level. Certification in the content area is preferred though not required.
• Must be able to manage conflict under high-stress situations in a biblical manner.
• Must possess sufficient biblical knowledge to integrate Scripture into the athletic experience, thus imparting to the students a biblical worldview through athletics.
• Must understand and skillfully apply the principles of the sport they are coaching.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and promote high Christian standards in an athletic setting.
• Establish a positive and professional rapport with athletes and peers that earns and maintains their respect and demonstrates pride in the coaching profession.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to be certified.
• Meet all TAPPS requirements and/or CAPPS requirements dependent on the level of coaching.
• Demonstrate mastery of the material being coached and maintain students' and parents' confidence in the quality of their athletic experience.
• Coach the skills necessary to understand the mastery of the sport; equip the athletes to compete at the middle school and/or high school level.
• Plan, submit, and implement coaching practice upon request.
• Coach with sincere deference to Scripture. Intentionally incorporate the Christian faith into practices, games, and activities as applicable.
• Facilitate a positive atmosphere for both practices and games by engaging athletes in the learning process, maintaining a positive rapport with athletes and families, and creating an orderly environment conducive to learning the sport.
• Promptly input stats and record contests as outlined by the athletic department.
• Actively participate in athlete discipline in constructive ways that restore relationships and bring athletes back into alignment with the code of conduct. Involve parents as appropriate to ensure their involvement and assistance.