Full Time Basketball Player Development Jobs in Texas

Lake Country Christian School is seeking a Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach who will lead the program in a manner consistent with the mission, values, and expectations of LCCS. The Head Coach is responsible for the overall direction of the girls basketball program, including spiritual leadership, player development, team culture, competitive performance, communication, and program administration. 

The Head Coach should model Christ-like leadership while developing student-athletes who compete with toughness, discipline, confidence, and integrity. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

The expectations for the position of Head Coach at Lake Country Christian School shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

I. Spiritual Leadership

• Continue to seek and maintain a personal relationship with Jesus.
• Encourage, nurture, and model godly character for peers, parents, and students.
• Participate in spiritual growth opportunities for staff and students through daily devotions, prayer, and appropriate participation in weekly chapel services. 
• Support, encourage and edify the school community.

II. Coaching Responsibilities

• Seeks to model in speech, actions, and attitude, a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ and exemplifies a Christ-like character both on and off the court.
• Responsible for the physical and spiritual well being of the athletes during the sporting activity.
• Shall handle any discipline situation that occurs on their team and may seek the assistance of the Athletic Director, if necessary.
• Shall call to the attention of the Athletic Director any incidents of conduct on the part of coaches, officials, players, or spectators, which seem to be detrimental to the best interest of the sport, school, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Shall maintain a good rapport with the official(s) associated with the administration of the contest and handle themself in such a manner that he/she represents Christ in a positive manner and sets an example for the athletes.
• Is responsible for all equipment during practice and games, issuing uniforms to the athletes, and reporting any problems with said uniforms.
• Is responsible to notify all players, parents, and administration of times and places in regard to games and practices in a timely manner.
• Is responsible for overseeing the Middle School division of your sport and be present in middle school practices regularly. 
• Ensures proper conduct of players at all times during practice, games, and trips.
• If an injury should occur, immediate, qualified assistance should be sought if the coach determines it to be necessary. The coach should report serious injuries to the Athletic Director and to the parent(s) of the injured athletes.
• Report game results to the Athletic Director & Communications Director.
• Maintain and uphold the religious standards of Lake Country Christian School to include the Staff Handbook.
• Responsible for disciplining, instructing and actively praying for the students on our campus.
• Responsible for reinforcing a Biblical Worldview in every workplace interaction with both students, staff and faculty.
• Conduct a LCCS youth summer camp for your sport.

III. Staff Responsibilities

• Attend the weekly coaches meeting as well as prayer and devotion time.
• Participate in in-service and staff development opportunities as requested by the administration.
• Communicate any maintenance or equipment needs to the administration.
• IV. Parental Responsibilities
• Realize that the parent has been given the Biblical mandate to educate, and the school functions as an extension of the Christian home.
• Communicate with parents liberally, giving special consideration to challenges and opportunities to share successes. 

V. Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain practice and game schedules in RankOne, TMS and FMX
• Schedule transportation requests in FMX
• Book facilities for practices & games in RankOne and FMX
• Check grade reports and ensure athletes are in the required guidelines. 

Job Requirements

SKILLS REQUIRED 

Excellent technology skills for working with iPads/computers/Apple TVs/etc.

Excellent communication, troubleshooting and customer service skills required.

Evidence of personal commitment to continuing professional development

Must be a member in good standing of a Bible believing church and lead a mature Christian life.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

A Bachelor's Degree is preferred

Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of volleyball at the varsity level.

Head Coaching experience preferred.

Must have at least 5 years of coaching experience at the High School level or in a leadership role.

Proven experience discipling and mentoring students on and off the field.