Minister - Athletic Coach
10 days ago
Henderson
Job DescriptionDescription: Lake Mead Christian Ministries (LMCM) Minister- Athletic Coach (ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS YEAR-ROUND) Job Type: Part-time Department: Athletics Reports to: Director of Athletics Compensation: Stipend Job Summary: The athletic coach at Lake Mead Christian Academy, a Christian educational institution, is responsible for guiding and mentoring student-athletes in their respective sports. The coach will create and implement training programs that develop athletic skills while fostering spiritual growth and character development. The role requires a commitment to upholding the values and mission of the school and promoting a Christ-centered approach to sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal development. Essential Job Functions: Spiritual and Character Development: • Integrates Christian principles into coaching practices, encouraging athletes to reflect Christ-like behavior on and off the field., • Leads team devotionals and prayer sessions, fostering spiritual growth among athletes, • Serves as a positive role model, demonstrating integrity, humility, and respect, • Designs and executes sport-specific training programs that align with the skill levels and goals of student-athletes, • Conducts regular practices to enhance athletic performance, technique, and conditioning, • Creates a positive, inclusive team environment that aligns with Christian values emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect, • Addresses any team issues or conflicts in a manner consistent with Christian teachings, • Develops game strategies that leverage the strengths of the team while upholding ethical and fair play, • Offers in-game coaching and encouragement, helping athletes perform to the best of their ability, • Ensures that all training and competition activities adhere to safety regulations and best practices, protecting the well-being of all participants, • Stays informed about sport-specific rules, regulations, and policies, and ensures athletes comply with them, • Communicates effectively with athletes, parents, faculty, and school administration, • Collaborates with other coaches, trainers, and school staff to support the holistic development of student-athletes, • Proven experience as an athletic coach, preferably in a Christian school or similar setting, • Strong understanding of the sport’s rules, strategies, and techniques, combined with a commitment to Christian values, • Excellent leadership, motivational, and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor young athletes, • Ability to work with athletes of varying skill levels while fostering both their athletic and spiritual growth, • CPR and First Aid certification, • Relevant coaching certifications or licenses (as required by the sport or organization), • This role may involve working outdoors in various weather conditions, • Ability to demonstrate athletic techniques and perform physical activities related to the sport, • Ability to stand for extended periods, lift equipment up to 50 pounds, and engage in physical training activitiesRequirements: Spiritual Requirements: • Acknowledges Christ as Savior and lives life as His devoted disciple, • Supports the LMCM Mission by making disciples of Jesus Christ through community, • Demonstrates spiritual flourishing through personal disciplines of prayer, Bible study, and outreach to others, • Believes the Bible to be the inspired and authoritative Word of God, • Agrees with and actively supports the LMCM Statement of Faith, • Shows evidence of the fruit of the Holy Spirit in interactions with people, • Has a Christ-centered home, • Attends and actively participates in a local, evangelical church