Head Softball Coach

CCA Fort Lauderdale - Head Softball Coach (Temporary/Part Time) JOB TITLE: Softball – Middle School Head Coach DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy REPORTS TO: Athletic Director STATUS: Seasonal; Stipend HOURS: Temporary LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale Purpose Statement: The Softball Coach is responsible for glorifying God through mentoring, training, and disciplining student-athletes with integrity and excellence. Scope: The Softball coach cultivates relationships with all stakeholders to create the healthiest environment possible for the development and discipleship of student-athletes. Specific Responsibilities Develop and cultivate relationships with: Student-athletes and their families Opposing school Softball programs and their coaches Create, execute, and effectively communicate practice plans. Cultivate a positive Christian culture in the Softball program. Create a team schedule with other schools. Disciple young men and women, demonstrate a commitment to excellence, and display character at all times. Execute a coaching plan. Attend coaches meetings. Be accountable for personal growth as well as church, outreach, and family. Continue education and mastery of the sport (e.g., running strategies). Assist with field/weight room/locker room setup and breakdown. Serve as counseling resource for the players. Qualifications / Skills / Gifts A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ. A strong commitment to the philosophies and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel. Excellent communication skills. A good working relationship with children, parents, and staff. Able to control emotions; slow to anger. Able to remain calm and organized during busy schedules. Spiritually mature. Able to counsel, comfort, and offer support to students. Able to maintain order and structure in a large group of children. Gifts of leadership, organization, and service. Willingness to submit to authority. Enthusiastic and positive attitude. Genuine love for our student-athletes and each other. At least 2 years of experience as a Softball coach and/or college or professional playing experience preferred. Verifiable history of mentoring and spiritual investment in former and/or current players. Impeccable reputation in the sports community at all levels (youth, high school, college, etc.). Must be able to lift 40 pounds. Work Schedule Weekdays: In‑Season 5 afternoons per week Sundays: OFF On occasion there may be additional duties outside normal hours; these will be communicated in advance and compensated or flex time will be permitted. Additional Information Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Other Industries: Education Management #J-18808-Ljbffr