Christian Life Academy is currently seeking a middle school flag football coach for the 2025 fall football season.
Job Description: The coach will be responsible for leading and developing our middle school flag football team, instilling in them a love for the sport while upholding the values and mission of Christian Life Academy. This role involves teaching fundamental football skills, developing game strategies, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all student-athletes. The typical timeframe for the fall flag football season in Florida can range from late August/September to October/November, but specific dates will be determined by the school's athletic department and league schedules.
Job Duties:
- Plan, organize, and conduct effective and engaging flag football practices that focus on skill development, conditioning, and teamwork.
Potentially assist with the inventory, care, and distribution of team equipment
- Develop and implement game strategies and tactics appropriate for middle school athletes.
- Provide positive and constructive feedback to student-athletes to encourage growth and improvement in their skills and understanding of the game.
- Foster a positive and supportive team environment that emphasizes Christian values, respect, and sportsmanship both on and off the field.
- Ensure the safety of all student-athletes by adhering to safety guidelines and procedures set forth by the school and any relevant athletic associations.
- Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with players, parents, and the athletic department regarding schedules, team updates, and any other important information.
- Attend all scheduled practices, games, and any required team meetings or school events.
- Work collaboratively with the Athletic Director and other school staff to ensure the smooth operation of the flag football program.
- Adhere to all school policies and procedures, including those related to coaching and student conduct.
Skills:
· Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
· Displays strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others.
· Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program.
· Models school standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
· Meets schedules and deadlines.
· Plans and organizes work.
· Follows through with directives.
· Performs a wide variety of specialized tasks; interprets and applies rules and regulations as appropriate.
· Creates an environment where children from diverse backgrounds are comfortable and experience success.
· Builds relationships with families.
· Demonstrates knowledge of correct English grammar and usage.
· Prepares and delivers oral presentations to groups.
· Uses effective interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy.
All CLA personnel are required to:
- Personally confess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
- Active in a local Bible believing church
- All employees must have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This commitment should be easily observed through their lifestyle, both in and out of school, that is consistent with biblical teaching.
- Commit to living a biblical lifestyle
- All employees of CLA must recognize that our attitude and behavior have a direct influence on the students we disciple and the families we serve. All employees must exhibit the highest standards of professionalism and Christian living both at school and in private life. Christian Life Academy requires all employees to exhibit the highest standards in their personal, spiritual, moral, and legal lives.
- Comply with State of Florida and Federal law
- Before employment can begin, it is Federal Law that employees provide the school with documents for verifying both identity and employment eligibility. In addition, all employees must adhere to the State of Florida mandated child abuse reporting law outlined in F.S. 39.203 an agree to report misconduct of any faculty, administration, or staff member which affects the health, safety or welfare of a student.
- Undergo background screening
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $800.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
