Girls Basketball Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Head Girls Basketball Coach leads and develops CCA's girls basketball program — running practices and games, teaching skills and strategy, and mentoring student-athletes spiritually, academically, and personally. The Coach models Christ-like character and runs a safe, well-organized, competitive program aligned with CCA's mission and applicable FHSAA, league, and state requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead practices, games, and team meetings on the schedule set by the Athletic Director.
• Teach age-appropriate fundamentals, offensive and defensive strategy, conditioning, and rules of basketball.
• Build a season plan covering practice structure, game preparation, scouting, and player development.
• Evaluate players fairly through tryouts and the season; give feedback that builds skill, character, and confidence.
• Recruit, coordinate, and supervise assistant coaches and team volunteers as approved by the Athletic Director.
• Integrate prayer, devotionals, and biblical principles into team activities.
• Model integrity, sportsmanship, and self-control with players, parents, officials, and spectators.
• Mentor student-athletes in personal growth, academics, and spiritual formation.
• Maintain a safe environment; monitor player health, hydration, and conditioning loads.
• Follow CCA's concussion protocol; remove any student-athlete suspected of head injury until cleared.
• Confirm all athletes have current physicals, signed participation forms, and required consents before play.
• Inspect equipment, uniforms, and the gym facility; report hazards or damage to the Athletic Director immediately.
• Communicate schedules, expectations, and updates clearly and on time to students, parents, and staff.
• Respond to parent and student concerns professionally and biblically.
• Maintain accurate records: attendance, eligibility documents, incident reports, statistics, and season evaluations.
• Steward equipment, uniforms, facilities, and budgeted resources responsibly.
• Represent CCA positively at games, tournaments, and school events.
• Comply with all CCA policies, the Employee Handbook, and applicable FHSAA, league, and state regulations.

Spiritual Qualifications

• A personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Active membership in a Bible-believing local church.
• Full agreement with the Statement of Faith, Lifestyle Standards, and Code of Conduct of Calvary Assembly of God of Ormond Beach, FL.
• Christian character and lifestyle that serves as a positive example to students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or degree preferred.
• Prior coaching, playing, or instructional experience in basketball; head coaching experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basketball rules, fundamentals, and strategy at the competitive school level.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with email and team communication apps.

Physical Requirements & Schedule

• Able to stand, walk, run, and demonstrate skills for extended periods.
• Able to work in gym environments with variable temperatures.
• Able to lift and carry equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Available afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends per the practice and game calendar, including travel to away games and tournaments.

Opportunity Statement

At Calvary Christian Center, we are committed to reflecting the heart of Christ in all we do, including our employment practices. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, age, or national origin.

As a ministry, we believe that every staff member plays a vital role in advancing our mission and fostering a Christ-centered community. Therefore, all staff members are expected to be actively engaged in a Bible-believing church and to faithfully represent and uphold the beliefs and leadership values of Calvary Christian Academy and Calvary Christian Center. Alignment with these expectations is an essential requirement of every role and will be thoughtfully considered throughout the recruitment process.

We invite you to explore our website to gain a deeper understanding of our beliefs, values, and mission as a school and church.