Job Title: Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach – Middle School

Reports To: Head Coach / Athletic Director
Department: Athletics
Location: Grace Christian Academy

Job Summary:

The Assistant Basketball Coach for the Middle School team supports the Head Coach in leading student-athletes to develop their basketball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship in alignment with the school's Christian values. The role involves assisting in practices, game-day operations, mentorship, and helping maintain a positive and Christ-centered team culture.

Any Coach at Grace Christian Academy shall:

Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a testimony that reflects biblical integrity.

Believe that the Bible is God's Word and standard for faith and daily living.

Be in whole-hearted agreement with the school's Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of education.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in planning and conducting practices, drills, and training sessions.
-Support the Head Coach in developing game strategies and managing games.
-Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and team activities.
-Encourage student-athletes in both athletic and spiritual development.
-Model and promote Christian character, ethical behavior, and sportsmanship.
-Help maintain equipment and inventory as needed.
-Ensure the safety and well-being of all student-athletes.
-Attend coaches' meetings, trainings, and school events as required.
-Communicate effectively with players, parents, and school staff.
-Uphold and enforce all school, league, and team rules and expectations.

Qualifications:
-Personal commitment to the Christian faith and alignment with the school’s mission.
-Previous basketball coaching or playing experience preferred.
-Ability to mentor and encourage middle school students.
-Strong communication and organizational skills.
-CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
-Ability to pass background and reference checks.

Time Commitment:
-Summer - workouts, team play days
-Basketball Seasonal (Fall/Winter) – approximately [2-4] days per week including practices and games.
-Includes travel to away games, often during late afternoons or early evenings.

Grace Christian Academy

Grace Christian Academy, a college preparatory school located in Knoxville, provides a rigorous educational program taught from a Biblical worldview for students grades K-12.

The faculty and staff at Grace Christian Academy are part of a collective team as they partner with peers, the administration, and families to carry out the mission of the school. Employees enjoy an extensive benefits package, including health insurance, tuition benefits for their own children, paid sick and personal leave. As a part of a school that seeks to lead, build, and equip students to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ, the faculty and staff enjoy a sense of fulfillment as they work together to see this vision accomplished.