Athletic Coach – Boys Varsity Basketball

The Basketball Coach is responsible for organizing and executing the Basketball program at United Christian Academy. He/she is responsible for coaching student athletes in competitive techniques to prepare them for events and competitions. He/she is to motivate student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

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.
• Should have previous coaching experience at middle school or higher level.

Responsibilities:

• Works with athletes during practices, events, and competitions.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages students to participate.
• Assess skills and assigns team positions; chooses team members.
• Creates practice and game plans; organizes practice sessions.
• Monitors each athlete, recommending safe techniques, and supervising warm-ups.
• Coaches and instructs athletes, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes athletes during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of students at all times.