Christian Heritage School is a thriving academically and spiritually rigorous Christian day school located in Southern Connecticut. With almost 400 students, it is one of the largest K-12 Christian schools in the Northeast and draws students from numerous towns across the state. It has a diverse student body that comes together to grow in knowledge, faith, and character within a loving, grace-filled environment.

We consider athletics to be an extension of our classrooms, as well as an opportunity to influence sports culture for Christ. Qualifications include the ability to connect well with student-athletes, be competent in the sport and maintain strong character and commitment for this level of coaching.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Be able to communicate a Christian-view of athletics
Know and understand the skills and techniques of the sport
Can effectively teach and communicate skills and techniques to student athletes
Must provide current background check

Christian Heritage School: Assistant Coach

Job Summary

The assistant coach supports the head coach by supervising student athletes, managing practice sessions and games. The Assistant Coach helps each participating student achieve a higher level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and a desire to honor Christ in all they do.

Responsibilities:

Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be able to communicate this to others
Be highly motivated and possessing leadership qualities with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Support the Head Coach through collaboration, communication, and commitment
Display responsibility and accountability
Model sportsmanship and Christlike character toward players, coaches, referees, and fans
Be present at all practices, games and while traveling
Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
Plans and schedules with the head coach a regular program of practice in season (including holiday or vacation periods if applicable)
Assist the head coach in recommending purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate
Enforces rules and regulations which have been established by the head coach and the athletic department
Performs such other duties as are consistent with the nature of the position and as may be requested by the head coach

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours. While CHS gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations.

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