Girls Soccer CoachDepartment: AthleticsReports To: Athletic DirectorMISSION: Liberty Christian Academy exists to support parents and guardians in their biblical responsibility to nurture and train their children. Thus, LCA provides opportunities which allow students to realize their God-given potential and to live lives that glorify God in the spiritual, academic, social, physical and vocational realms.POSITION SUMMARY:Plan, organize and conduct practice sessions. Provide training, direction, encouragement and motivation in order to prepare athletes for games. Run the middle school and junior varsity programs. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold at minimum a bachelor's degree.
- Possess proven experience teaching/coaching at a high-level secondary school or college.
- Be of outstanding Christian character and witness.
- Have a sound Christian philosophy of education and athletic competition.
- Creative and energetic.
- Strong moral values and discipline.
- Must be certified or can be certified through the VHSL's coaching education plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain compliance of all VHSL rules, regulations, and policies that pertain to athletic programs.
- Promotes a favorable testimony of the school district.
- Works with the athletic director to evaluate program needs.
- Promotes the proper use and care of school property.
- Communicate effectively with the team, staff, parents, administration, community and the media.
- Handle financial items for the athletic program, including the inventory and purchase of equipment.
- Complete all necessary forms, including VHSL required master eligibility forms.
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP:
- Act as the spiritual leader of school and community.
- Show evidence of a consistent time of personal Bible study, prayer and outreach.
- Maintain a Christ-like attitude.
SPECIFIC TO JV:
- Provide supervision and leadership for the team. Identify players for future varsity team.
SPECIFIC TO MIDDLE SCHOOL:
- Provide supervision and leadership for the team. Focus on the development of the players.