Girls Basketball Head Coach (5th & 6th Grade)

Traders Point Christian Schools, Inc.

Girls Basketball Head Coach (5th & 6th Grade)

Whitestown, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position : Traders Point Christian Schools is seeking candidates for a 5th & 6th grade Girl’s Basketball Head Coach.

    About Traders Point: Traders Point Christian Schools is a co-ed, Private, Preschool-12th grade school serving more than 600 students on the Northwest side of Indianapolis.

    • IHSAA Member
    • Grades 5-8 Sports compete in the IISL (Indianapolis Independent School League)

    **Girls Basketball Program: 5th & 6th grade girls; Winter sport **

    Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have previous Middle School, High School, or Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience in basketball, be passionate about building a strong program at all levels at TPCS, and possess the qualities of being inspirational, joyful, and relational.

    Athletic Department Purpose Statement: All applicants should agree and abide by our Athletic Purpose Statement, which reads:

    Traders Point Christian Academy is committed to developing and maintaining an athletic program that is

    Christ centered, comprehensive, competitive and allows each athlete a unique venue to be a witness for

    Christ by using his or her God given talent to move and play.

    General Responsibilities:

    • Developing appropriate skill building opportunities for the developmental level
    • Participating collegially in meetings and initiatives of the athletics department
    • Taking an active role in the life of the school community, especially the co-curricular events of students
    • Other duties as directed by the Athletic Director within the scope of experience and competence to complement the coaching role

    Qualifying Characteristics:

    • The coach has a clear biblical testimony of salvation with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education.
    • The ideal coach must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members.
    • The coach must demonstrate respect for all students and community members.
    • The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example, and comply with school standards is a must as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner.
    • As a coach at TPCS, you are expected to instruct and model important religious functions such as prayer.
    • At TPCS, your role as a coach involves a pastoral element whereby through example, you are acting as a minister of our Christian faith.
    • You must be able to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.