Softball - Middle School Head Coach

JOB TITLE: Softball - Middle School Head Coach DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy REPORTS TO: Athletic Director STATUS: Seasonal; Stipend HOURS: Temporary LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale ________________________________________________________________________ At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a minister and staff member, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are. Purpose Statement: The Softball Coach is responsible for glorifying God 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 Continuing education and mastery of the sport (i.e. running strategies) Assist with field/weight room/locker room set up and break down 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 2 years minimum 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 is a need to attend to duties outside of the normal working hours. Those circumstances will be communicated in advance and will be compensated accordingly or flex time permitted.