Boys Head Freshman Basketball Coach at Wheaton Academy

West Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching, Leadership, Communication, Player Development, Team Management, Christian Role Model, Technology Use, Community Engagement, Social Media Coordination, Athletic Trainer Coordination, Referee Coordination, College Recruiting, Summer Camp Operations, Devotions Leadership, Program Operations

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description The Boys Head Freshman Basketball Coach supports the Head Varsity Basketball Coach by maintaining the Basketball program’s overall level of excellence, its reputation within the community, the leadership of the coaching staff, and the physical and spiritual development of players. Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Leads the Freshman Boys Basketball team. Attends all regular season and post-season practices and games. Continues to pursue growth in skills as a position coach by learning from other coaching staff and attending coaching clinics. Serves as a Christian role model for players, parents, and opposing teams. Attends team devotions and leads devotions periodically during season. Communicates with players, parents, and opposing teams in a God-honoring manner. Uses requisite technology independently to perform coaching instructional and program operational duties. Junior Varsity, Freshman and Assistant Varsity coaches are assigned select roles by the head varsity coach. These could include: Coaching: Position strategy and coordination. Player discipleship and leadership development. Development and oversight of other assistant coaches. Communication: Assist with communication to parents Assist with communication to players Assist with communication to parent volunteers Assist with social media: Coordination with Sports Information Director to keep social media and website current. Program operations Athletic Trainer coordination. Assist with referee coordination. Assist with team excursions. Assist with community and school service activities. Assist with college recruiting. Assist with summer camp operations. Representing Wheaton Academy within in the conference and IHSA. Requirements Qualifications: The Basketball Coach accepts without verbal or mental reservations the Educational Philosophy and Mission of Wheaton Academy as outlined in the Statement of Faith and is committed to upholding them. The coach shall follow a Christian lifestyle and shall maintain a Christian church affiliation whose fundamental beliefs are in alignment with the Statement of Faith of this school. The coach affirms that, as part of the qualifications for this position, he/she is a "born again" Christian who knows the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. The ideal candidate has prior collegiate playing experience. This person is knowledgeable of the game and has prior coaching experience. This individual has proven leadership experience in directing others and a program toward the completion of a vision in coaching or other professional contexts. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

The Boys Head Freshman Basketball Coach leads the Freshman Boys Basketball team and supports the Head Varsity Basketball Coach in maintaining the program's excellence. The coach is responsible for attending practices and games, communicating with stakeholders, and serving as a Christian role model.