Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Coach
Title
Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Coach
Position
Part-time
Location
South Shore Christian Academy (45 Broad Street, Weymouth, MA 02188)
Department
Athletics
Reports to
Director of Athletics / Director of Finance and Operations
South Shore Christian Academy is a Christian, Preschool - Grade 12, college-preparatory, richly diverse day school south of Boston, Massachusetts. We are on a mission to “glorify Jesus Christ by revealing truth, imparting knowledge, stimulating spiritual growth, and developing Christian character in young men and women through a college preparatory curriculum taught by Christian teachers,” so that students can be well-equipped to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God” in our world.
We are hiring for our Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field coach for the 2023-24 academic year, starting in March, 2024. The position is a three-month position and is eligible for renewal for the following year. Position is not eligible for benefits. Resume and cover letter of interest should be uploaded to this application form.
This position is typically Monday – Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (except for all school closings) as well as the occasional weekends.
Job Summary
The Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field coach will steward the athletic, personal, and spiritual growth of our runners and prepare them for success, while contributing to the continued development of our Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field program.
Job Specific Duties
- Lead and coach the Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Team, fostering a positive and competitive environment for runners to enhance their skills and reach their full potential.
- Assist in the recruitment of talented student-athletes to build a competitive program.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with student-athletes, fostering their personal growth, character development, and academic success.
- Nurture runners’ spiritual development through sport: pray with students; disciple them in their faith; encourage and foster Christian character on and off the course.
- Develop and implement effective training programs
- Plan and execute practice sessions, emphasizing discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Prepare the team for meets and competitions, strategizing race plans, and providing guidance during competitive events.
- In collaboration with the Director of Athletics, develop a practice and meet schedule, and make every effort to maintain consistency, predictability, and clear communication with students, parents, and school colleagues regarding scheduling.
- Provide transportation to and from practices and meets using the school-provided van, attending to student safety without compromise.
- Collaborate with the athletic department and school administration to ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
- At all times, protect and attend to the health and wellbeing of players; provide effective emergency response in the case of injuries.
- Act as a positive Christian role model, promoting integrity, respect, and good sportsmanship both on and off the court.
Minimum Requirements
- Previous coaching experience in Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field or track and field, with a proven record of success.
- Strong knowledge of Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field running, including coaching strategies and athlete development techniques.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire athletes.
- Extensive network of relationships necessary for effective player recruitment.
- Passion for working with young athletes and helping them achieve their goals.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and dedication.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
- Vibrant, demonstrated Christian faith; must affirm Statement of Faith and Teaching Positions.
- SSCA conducts a CORI/SORI background checks and employment authorizations. Employees must get fingerprinted or be able to supply a suitability letter. The expense for fingerprinting and a background check is the responsibility of the individual.
- Must be CPR/First Aid certified and complete the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching virtual course. (Can be completed after hire.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, see, walk, and run. Close and distant vision required. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.