Track Head Coach

Job Summary

Track Head Coach

Houston Christian High School (HC), a member of the Southwest Preparatory Conference, seeks qualified applicants for the position of Track Head Coach. This is a part-time, seasonal position. After school, evening and weekend hours will be necessary.

Applicants should have a comprehensive knowledge of the sport, coaching high school athletes, and development of assistant coaches. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience building a highly competitive program and the ability to successfully recruit middle school players. Coaches at HC promote sportsmanship, foster good character in student athletes, provide for the safety and welfare of all participants, and lead as a Christian role model in all settings. The Track Head Coach reports to the Athletic Director  and is responsible for the overall operations of the program, in and out of season. Additional duties of the head coach include working in coordination with the Athletic Director to manage program budget, supervise activities and promote positive community relations. Applicants shall embrace the athletic philosophy of the school and give full support to the multi-sport athlete.

         Q QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. 

• Minimum of five years coaching experience preferred 

• Ability to supervise and evaluate the coaching responsibilities of assistant track coaches.

• Working knowledge of SPC policies and HC policies governing athletics.

• Broad knowledge and skills in the principles and methods of track program operations.

• Strong work ethic, energetic, enthusiastic, flexible.

• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.  Collaborative, servant leadership-oriented management.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines.  

• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills.

• Proficient in basic technology applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel). Google Apps knowledge is beneficial (i.e. Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail).

• Understand and agree with the philosophy and mission of HC.

• Ability and desire to guide students toward the fulfillment of their God given potential for spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

• A high level of integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.  

• Ability to build relationships with teachers, students, and parents.

• Flexibility, sense of humor, and a willingness to assist with administrative tasks in a fast-paced team environment.  

• Be a Christian and committed to the Christian mission and values of Houston Christian High School.

• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible, and serves as a Christian role model for all athletes.

Interested candidates may complete and submit the Houston Christian Professional Application, Staff philosophy questions, a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: [email protected]. Instructions and the application are accessible from the Employment page at www.houstonchristian.org.  Resumes are not reviewed without the complete HC application.

While HC 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. 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.