The Brook Hill School Athletic Coach Job Description

Position: **** Athletic Coach
**** Grades: 6-8 and 9-12
Classification: **** Exempt
Grade/Subject/Sport: **** TBD

Mission Statement: The Brook Hill School provides excellence in college preparatory education, affirms the gifts and challenges the potential of each student, and encourages students to honor God through Christ-like character.

Faculty Profile:

The Brook Hill faculty member should possess spiritual characteristics that reflect:

• Acceptance without reservation of The Brook Hill School Statement of Belief, Mission, Vision, Core Values, and other policies and statements found in the Brook Hill Employee Handbook
• A strong clear Christian testimony
• A mature, godly spirit
• A person of faith and prayer

The Brook Hill faculty member should demonstrate a personal lifestyle that reflects:

• Biblical integrity
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel
• An authentic godly demonstration of love for students and a desire to personally invest in their spiritual, emotional, and social maturation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline closely related to subject to be taught or Masters level degree if teaching college-level courses
• Three years of coaching experience within specific discipline is preferred
• Non-expired teaching certification may be required for dual coaching/teaching roles
• Knowledge of and experience with relevant technology
• Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into day-to-day instruction
• Establish and adjust objectives by following athletic department guidelines and school goals
• Maintain an active school program which meets student-athletes' needs, promotes student-athlete development, good sportsmanship, and Christian ideals
• Assist other coaches to make the athletic program function as an integral part of the overall school educational program
• Demonstrate behavior and provide Christian leadership that is professional, ethical, and responsible, and serves as a role model for all student-athletes, coaches, faculty, staff, opponents, and spectators
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the athletic department programs
• Attend and monitor all practices and sporting events of assigned sport
• Supervise student-athletes prior to, during, and after all sanctioned sports events and practices to ensure student safety
• Maintain inventory of all equipment and supplies
• Communicate to the student-athletes and parents/guardians the expectations involving the sport, including but not limited to: practice schedule and games, academic performance, respect, commitment, dedication, sportsmanship, and Christian character
• Demonstrate fairness and consistency in all decisions and judgements related to the student-athlete's participation and involvement in athletics
• Assist in the transportation of student athletes to and from sporting events
• Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior
• Engage in ongoing communication and collaboration with Brook Hill team members in order to strengthen student performance and support
• Participate in the broader ministry of Brook Hill by contributing time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role and responsibilities
• Continue professional and technical growth by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required as it relates to the duties described
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School or a designee of the Head of School

Key Competencies:

• Self-motivation
• High energy level
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Healthy conflict resolution skills
• Attention to detail
• High work standards
• Strong problem solving skills
• Decision making
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Critical thinking
• Stress tolerance
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative
• Willingness to ask for help or information if needed to be successful
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work well with volunteers from different age groups backgrounds and experience levels
• Excellent computer skills including excel spreadsheets, word documents, presentations, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements.
• Ability to stoop, bend, push, kneel, squat, pull, reach, stand, walk, and sit.
• Must exercise mobility to promptly move around campus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to be outdoors for extended periods of time year-round.
• Must be able to travel locally, including field trips and off campus activities, as well as nationally as needed.