5th Grade Boys Basketball Coach at Lakewood Park Christian School

General Duties:  A head coach’s chief responsibility is to lead in his or her sports program in a manner that carries out the mission, vision and core values of the school and enhances the overall educational process.

• Spend time regularly with God in prayer and His Word
• Regularly attend a Bible-believing church
• Model Christ-like behavior characterized by self-control and self-discipline in all situations

• Disciple, mentor, and train assistant coaches and lower level coaches through personal contact, written communication, meetings, in-service workshops, and clinics
• Provide frequent informal evaluations for personnel at all levels and formal evaluations for assistants on the varsity staff at least yearly
• Recommend interventions or termination of personnel performing below standards and expectations

• Create and maintain a culture of respect, discipline, intensity, unity, enthusiasm, etc., as a foundational atmosphere for discipleship, learning, and athletic success
• Disciple, mentor, and train players to be great Christians, leaders, servants, teammates, men or women, citizens, through purposeful modeling, mentoring, and instruction based upon biblical principles
• Model and insist upon great sportsmanship from everyone – coaches, players, students, parents, and fans

• Monitor athletes school attendance, grades, and personal conduct at school
• Understand and implement state and school policies regarding athletics
• Comply with all IHSAA rules and cooperate with the athletic department to document this compliance
• Comply with school policies as a model for others
• Effectively and regularly communicate the vision and events of the school, program, and team

• Teach rules, individual and team fundamentals and skills, techniques, tactics, and strategies
• Teach and model sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic, and responsibility to God, coach, and teammates
• Strengthen and condition athletes appropriately, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, hydration, sleep, mental toughness and other sports performance factors
• Prepare for and plan practices for maximum efficiency during practice times
• Conduct and supervise practices and contests safely, with special attention to supervision in locker room, busses, and at other off-the-court/field times.
• Respond to player injuries with approved first aid techniques, using the athletic trainer where available, and keeping the athletic trainer apprised of player injuries and health concerns
• Responsibly manage uniforms, equipment, and on- and off-site facilities
• Develop a concept of team where all members are valued regardless of their skill level and all members of the team understand and embrace their role on the team

• Be an ambassador for Christ and LPCS and its administration with students, their parents, other LPCS supports, and our community, as well as with other schools
• Respect time commitments of all athletes to other endeavors such as academics, family, church, appointments and other extra-curricular activities such as fine arts
• Uphold biblical principles by enforcing policies and administering consequences
• Know each family involved in their sport and their needs and abilities
• Counsel and disciple parents to address students’ needs
• Communicate promptly and professionally with parents
• Effectively manage the costs associated with playing the particular sport

• Develop and oversee a “feeder system” that provides opportunities for young athletes of all ability levels at as low of grade level as possible
• Coordinate the budget for your program with the athletic director

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

1. Has extensive coaching experience
2. Holding teaching certification and experience as an educator is helpful, but not required
3. Understands and effectively orchestrates cultural and organizational change
4. Thoroughly appreciates children and seeks to develop them and disciple them
5. Leads staff, students and parents with enthusiasm and professionalism
6. Demonstrates wisdom, emotional discipline and timeliness in decision-making
7. Exhibits solid organizational skills, flexibility and problem-solving ability
8. Values positive relationships and evidences relationship-building skills especially listening
9. Supports the doctrinal statement of the school
10.  Demonstrates a Biblical educational and athletic philosophy relevant to 21^st century students
11.  Professional appearance, written and oral communication skills, time management skills

Personal Qualifications

1. Has a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, evidencing spiritual maturity
2. Is trustworthy and exhibits the fruit of the Spirit in speech and deeds

Supervision and evaluation

Commitment required