Assistant Cross Country Coach

Education Shoreline, WA

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Description

Position at King's Schools

This is a paid volunteer position at King's Schools in Shoreline, WA.
Compensation is between $3,000 - $4,500 stipend

COMPANY OVERVIEW
CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).
CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.
CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 
CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS
Mission Statement: CRISTA is a family of Ministries empowered to serve the needs of the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Vision Statement: To transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through sustainable, Biblical Christian ministries.
CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES
  • Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous. 
  • Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
  • Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
  • Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
  • Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions. 
  • Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
 
KING’S SCHOOLS MINISTRY MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS
Mission Statement: King’s Schools provides an exemplary Christian education serving the needs of students with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Vision Statement: Inspiring and transforming lives in a spiritually vital, caring school community to serve God for His glory.
 
POSITION SUMMARY
The position of the King’s Assistant Cross Country Coach is to provide an God-Centric environment for student-athletes to excel as individuals and as members of a team.  Carry out King’s schools’ mission and vision while bringing innovative ideas and techniques to the field.
 
DUTIES

Yearly Preparation:

  • Have an understanding and teach the rules and regulations of the sport as presented in the WIAA Handbook, the Conference guidelines, and NFHS rule book.
  • Keep abreast of all rules changes; should complete rules clinic before the season.
  • Keep abreast of new developments, innovative ideas and techniques by attending coach’s clinics, workshops, and reading up on coaching techniques.
  • Assist head coach in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
  • Meet and maintain the WIAA coaching standards as outlined in the WIAA Handbook.
  • Continuous promotion of the King’s Schools Athletic programs.
  • Have and maintain a current CPR/1st Aid and certifications on FinalForms
  • Have or maintain van certification (if choose to do so)
  • Be supportive of the head coach and the program developed by the head coach. Always conduct yourself in a manner professional manner becoming of an assistant coach.
  • Be knowledgeable about the information contained in the coach’s handbook.

Seasonal:

Before the Season:

  • Assist the head coach in the proper registration of all participants.
  • Assist the head coach in systematically issuing equipment.
  • Meet with all the participants to discuss all rules and regulations developed for the program, with particular emphasis in the Athletic Code.
  • Attend organizational meetings with the head coach to formulate plans for the coming season.

During the Season:

  • Conduct oneself in a Christ like, ethical and moral manner; conduct oneself in a professional manner becoming of a coach.
  • Assist in implementing the Athletic Core Covenants
  • Assume responsibility for the constant care of equipment and facilities.
  • Systematically check in all equipment immediately for any athlete that finishes the season early and store equipment in the appropriate place; report any lost equipment or fines to the head coach.
  • Assume supervisory control over athletes and teams assigned.
  • Be in regular attendance at all practices and contests.
  • Apply discipline in a firm and positive manner.
  • Emphasize safety precautions and injury preventive methods; be knowledgeable of the emergency procedures and emergency action plan.
  • Promote good sportsmanship and citizenship; emphasize ethical behavior at all times.
  • Assist the head coach in evaluating the program, players, and the progress of both.
  •  Assist the head coach in every manner to assure that the program is a positive   educational experience for all participants. 

End of Season:

  • Assist in the return, storage and inventory of school equipment.
  • Recommend athletes for awards; attend athletic award night.
  • Recommend facility maintenance and improvements.
  • Recommend schedule improvements to head coach.
  • Make reports as requested by the head coach and athletic director.
  • Give the athletic director a copy of all fines and lost equipment.
  • See that all equipment is cleaned prior to being stored.
  • Store all equipment in your assigned area and secure the area.
  • Inventory all equipment within thirty (30) days from the end of the season.
  • Recommend equipment needs for the following year and arrange for equipment repairs.
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). 
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assistant coaches, volunteer coaches and participants
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
CHRIST CENTERED 
  • Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior
  • Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc).
  • Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
  • Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
  • Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
  • Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). 
  • Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
EDUCATION
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
EXPERIENCE
  • Previous coaching experience recommended
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
  • Coaching certification through FinalForms
 
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
  • Must pass WA State Background Check
  • Must agree with King’s Mission and Vision
  • Hold a valid CPR/1st Aid card and keep abreast of the latest information regarding the safety of athletes in competition.
  • Meet or exceed the WIAA coaching standards as published in the WIAA Handbook or in the King’s Schools Coaches Handbook.
  • Have understanding and knowledge of King’s School’s philosophy and goals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE 
  • Cross Country Coaching experience preferred 
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION
CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.
Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.

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