TCA was founded on the purpose of educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God, we integrate faith with learning because we believe God created us in His image to be lovers and learners of Him, of our neighbors and of all creation. Our students are challenged academically through rigorous curriculum in 21^st century classrooms. We are dedicated to preparing our students to pursue higher education at the country’s most prestigious and challenging colleges and universities. Through a combination of called and caring teachers, low student turnover and active family involvement, the TCA experience is one of community. Families, faculty and students develop long-standing relationships built on a pursuit of excellence in every area and a shared commitment to Jesus Christ. 

Trinity Christian Academy is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable employee to join our education community who meets the following criteria:

• Has a desire to work in a private, independent, conservative, evangelical Christian college preparatory school
• Is a committed Christian, active in your local church and growing in your personal walk with Christ
• Has a passion for your areas of specialty, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Has a personal lifestyle and character that are above reproach
• Welcomes the opportunity to disciple and mentor students, helping develop godly character in their lives

We are looking for a dedicated coach and Christ follower to be our 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2022-2023 school year. 

General Responsibilities

• Attend basketball practices during the season
• Plan and organize practices
• Plan warm-up, conditioning, basketball drills for practice
• Attend pep rally when the 7th Grade Boys Basketball team is recognized
• Help document and plan weekly biblical character lessons with Team Chaplain
• Attend all 7th Grade Boys Basketball games
• Assist with ordering for all basketball uniforms
• Assist with basketball tryouts
• Manage miscellaneous items
• Assist in organizing and leading parent meetings
• Communicate with parents on a weekly basis (scheduling, updates etc.)
• Ability to motivate and improve performance of athletes

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to the positive development of the basketball program at TCA
• Ability to instill teamwork and community within a group of athletes pointing them to Christ
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with upper school athletes in basketball
• Knowledge of the sport of basketball
• Ability to build a good rapport with student and parents
• Fully in line with TCA's Christian values and statement of faith

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements

• Eye-hand, mind-eye coordination, physical dexterity
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, jump and run

Job Details

Position:   7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Department:   Athletics

Reports To:   Head Basketball Coach

Dates:   September 2022 - March 2023

Hours: Part-time, seasonal

The intent of this posting is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

If you have applied for a position at TCA within the last 12 months, please contact Dina Brown and ask to have that application submitted for the new position that you are interested in. We encourage you to send a cover letter for the new position, as well as updated references and employment history, if applicable. Depending on the new position that you are applying for, we may have additional application questions that you will need to answer. If so, Dina will contact you.