Head Football Coach / Assistant Athletic Director, Full-Time, 2025-2026 School Year

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting the Executive Director of Athletics, the Head Football Coach / Assistant Athletic Director is responsible, along with the Executive Director of Athletics, and Athletic Staff, to promote the philosophy of Southside Christian School Athletics, within the football program, as well as oversight of athletic events and serving as a model and mentor to coaches in promoting excellence in SCS athletics.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Head Football Coach Responsibilities:

• Make Jesus Christ central to the entire football program at SCS, and disciple student athletes to equip and inspire them to be followers Christ.
• Seek and build relationships with and connections to student athletes of all ages by encouraging participation in football.
• Connect and communicate with parents of football players appropriately using all means of communication (verbal, social media, email, etc.).
• Take the lead role in connecting and communicating with the SCS community to build relationships with students and parents of our younger Sabre athletes or potential athletes.
• Represent SCS mission and program appropriately with the local press, media, and the public.
• Provide oversight for the overall program, establishing a fundamental plan of development at each level of play.
• Assist in the hiring process of the coaches within the football program schoolwide.
• Use a stewardship approach to the facilities that the program uses to ensure cleanliness, proper use, and a proper attitude toward the facility by the student athletes and the coaches in the program.
• Know and ensure compliance with the policies in the SCS Athletic Handbook as well as the Parent and Student Handbook.
• Know and ensure compliance with all SCHSL Rules and Guidelines including start dates, out of season, and dead season.
• Complete the required SCHSL courses.
• In collaboration with the Strength Training Coach, ensure that student athletes receive appropriate strength training for the sport.
• Ensure that student athletes are properly supervised in the locker rooms and field until practice, or the game has ended and the student athletes have left.
• Collect, inventory, and secure uniforms and sport specific equipment.
• Ensure that all football gear is appropriately reconditioned to ensure maximum student safety.
• Ensure that football roster is submitted to the Athletic Office to determine SCHSL eligibility.
• Seek professional development for coaches to pursue the craft of coaching by improving their knowledge of the game through clinics, literature, videos, and discussions with other coaches.
• Effectively manage the program budget and seek appropriate approval for purchases.
• Oversee the football rec teams that are part of the SCS Youth Sports Program.
• Provide performance evaluation to the assistant coaches and sub-varsity coaches in the program.
• Annually assess personal and program performance by completing a self-evaluation and summative review with the Executive Director of Athletics.

Assistant Athletic Director Responsibilities:

• Meet weekly with the Executive Director of Athletics.
• Teaching assignment as assigned by Assistant Superintendent not to exceed two periods.
• On rotation, assist coaches in the pre-game and post-game preparation of gym and fields.
• Be available for the rotation of after school onsite supervision of home contests and some occasionally away contests.
• Be completely knowledgeable of the SCHSL rules and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Provide input to the Executive Director of Athletics for evaluation of coaches.
• Be prepared to assist in any daily or seasonal function of the athletic department.
• Provide a line of communication to the College and Academic Planning office (guidance counselors) concerning athletes and college eligibility. This includes advising these students and families regarding the NCAA clearinghouse, core subjects, test scores, and athletic opportunities at the college level.
• Attend SCS College and Academic Planning night as needed to present information on the NCAA clearinghouse.

Qualified Applicants:

• Be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ and agree with the philosophies, Statement of Faith, and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School.
• Have a commitment to the mission, philosophy, goals and objectives of Christian schooling as expressed by Southside Christian School demonstrated by their eligible children enrolled in Southside Christian School.
• Must be able to articulate a deep understanding of a biblically informed philosophy of Christian education and athletics.
• Must be a member in good standing and active in a protestant, evangelical church.
• Must be a person with proven spiritual, moral, and leadership qualities, and be capable of developing a strong rapport with fellow coaches and student athletes and the SCS community.
• Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and preferably with experience and or training in coaching and athletics.
• Must have at least five years' experience as a head football coach, or experience as a coordinator in a successful program.
• Must be able to articulate a deep understanding of what is required to play a sport at the college level.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.