develop a sound base of foundational skills, sportsmanship, competitiveness, and teamwork

help each player develop competence in the areas related to the specific sport and overall physical fitness

demonstrate the ability to create a child-centered team that facilitates children’s physical, cognitive, and social/emotional learning

model and effectively demonstrate clear communication with all stakeholders

reports to and works collaboratively with our Athletic Director

champion the role of Christian independent schools in the greater Richmond/Fredericksburg area

Provides instruction for skill development and game rules; works to continuously improve personal skills and knowledge of sport, competition strategies and preparation, conditioning techniques, effective teaching skills, and prevention and care of injuries

Imparts good sportsmanship, teamwork, and Christian values to athletes through instruction and example. Good manners and respect must be demonstrated at all times to the game officials, coaches, athletes, and parents. Adheres to all policies in the Coaches Handbook, including VISAA Code of Conduct

Conducts practices during the time set up/approved by the Athletic Director; practices should be held daily (except on game days), and any unscheduled practice time must be cleared in advance by the athletic director. All game scheduling will be done by the Athletic Director in conjunction with the head coach.

Establishes fair discipline that’s firm and consistent in accordance with school policies and is respectful of all scholar-athletes

Conducts at least one preseason team meeting with players and parents to discuss team policies, guidelines, goals, responsibilities, and disciplinary expectations and consequences

Responsible for maintaining, disbursing, and returning all equipment and uniforms provided by the school; only the athletic director is authorized to make purchases related to the team. Requests for additional equipment or uniforms and suggestions for budgeting for subsequent years should be in writing to the athletic director. Any team-requested fundraising must be cleared by the athletic director in advance

Carries emergency first aid equipment with the team at all times, as well as a mobile device that provides access to student medical information online; reports any possible injuries to the athletic trainer immediately

Provides supervision for all team athletes until picked up by parents or designated drivers following practices and games

Maintains team statistics and reports scores to the media

Travels with the team on all bus trips to away games and supervises athlete behavior while traveling

Assists individual players in their post-high school athletic goals as it pertains to college recruiting, camp/clinics, and other out-of-season opportunities