At Pacifica Christian High School, we teach our students to think and live well.
We do this by providing a college-preparatory, liberal arts education for students from all backgrounds and neighborhoods.
Engaging students’ minds to think well and shaping their hearts prepares them to enjoy an abundant life. Thinking and living well is about making connections—both intellectual and relational. It provides students with a fuller understanding of what it means to be human and provides them the freedom to find their place in God’s created world.
Our students are free to live out their stories, fully becoming who God desires them to be. We provide students with opportunities that will change them for the better–by challenging and maturing them. We desire our students to be more purposeful and courageous, more joyful and committed—prepared for all that God offers in their lives.
Learning to think and live well is a life-long process. But both the process—or even adventure—and the outcome produce joy. As such, we view a good education as an end unto itself. At the same time, a Pacifica education provides tangible benefits, like preparation for college, career, family, and service to the church and community. By approaching education as a joy-instilling, freedom-producing journey, we provide our graduates with a foundation for success in college, life, work, and faith.
Core Beliefs
About the role
- The head coach develops, organizes, coordinates and promotes a well-rounded, comprehensive athletic program. They accomplish this by demonstrating knowledge, dedication, experience, and an ability to teach the skills and techniques according to their program. The head coach must have the ability to teach student-athletes sportsmanship, responsibility, discipline, teamwork, commitment, and integrity while keeping true to Pacifica’s mission of, “Thinking Well, Living Well, & Life Together.” We believe a primary purpose of an interscholastic athletic program is to educate youth and assist in the development of their character. We feel that athletics plays a major role in the educational process of a student-athlete. Potential on Campus Position
What you'll do
- Pre-Season Responsibilities
- Send a “Welcome to the Team” email with regards to the practice schedule, game schedule, season expectations, and a brief introduction of yourself and your coaching staff.
- Hold Tryouts, if necessary, to determine Varsity, JV, and F/S Teams
- Communicate with parents/players about decisions via email, letter, or in person.
- Have a pre-season meeting with the Director of Athletics to discuss season goals, expectations, coaches handbook, and all logistics relating to program
- Do an inventory of all equipment relating to the program.
Coaching Responsibilities
- Provide instruction and training in the fundamentals of the sport
- Capable of coaching all phases of the sport
- Plan and execute all team practices, carry practice plans
- Supervise the team during practice, contests, travel, and all other team-related activities
- Maintain facilities and team equipment to appropriate standards
- If Gym sport maintaining gym floor and all necessary gym equipment ( dry mop-daily: wet mop-twice a week)
- Promote sportsmanship, fair play, and a Christ-centered environment
- Develop, oversee, and monitor all out-of-season workouts, summer programs, and summer camps
- Provide basic medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries
Administrative Responsibilities
- Send regular emails (suggestion: weekly) to families of team members during the season.
- CC Director of Athletics and Immediate supervisor to all email communications with team
- Reply to all emails and texts in a timely manner. (24 hours is the Golden Rule)
- Responsible for understanding the content of, and abiding by, the National, State, and League rules pertaining to the sport being coached, including eligibility rules of athletes.
- Game reporting: report all scores to Athletic Director and the appropriate media outlets before 10pm on the night of the contest. (Daily Pilot, OC Varsity, OC Prep Zone, etc) Contact information will be given to you by Athletic Department
- Complete administrative tasks given by Athletic Department Administrators relating to your athletic program
- Log on and Keep up-to-date Maxpreps with all team information. (season schedule, roster, stats, scores) Log in information will be provided by Pacifica Christian Athletic Department
- Utilize Athletic Department-provided Sports Technology (Hudl, Insta-stat, Ipad, etc) to further advance/prepare your Program for competition.
- Manage and Oversee Coaching Staff for all Levels of the program if applicable. Varsity, JV, and F/S
- Have weekly or Bi-Weekly check-ins with lower-level coaches
- Evaluate at least 1 practice a month, for each program (JV- F/S). This practice evaluation will be shared with the Director of Athletics during a mid-season review.
- Attend at least 2 lower-level home games, for JV and F/S, during the season.
- If the sport of Volleyball, responsible for securing an official “Bookkeeper, Libero Tracker, and Scoreboard Operator” for all Home Volleyball Games, for all Levels.
- Varsity Home Games will have Line Judges ordered by Athletic Department
- F/S - JV Home games will not have line judges and need to be staffed by volunteers.
- If Basketball, responsible for securing official Bookkeeper and official stat keeper.
- Work with Athletic Department to foster relationships with college coaches for recruiting purposes for Pacifica Christain student-athletes
Post-Season Responsibilities
- Collection of all equipment, medkits, keys, and uniforms turned into the Athletic Department for inventory
- Meet with Athletic Director for post-season debrief and evaluation (scheduled within two weeks of last game)
- Plan and Attend post-season team party
- Attend post-season league meetings
- Prepare and distribute off-season training opportunities, workouts, and expectations to both players and parents
Critical Performance Competencies
- Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
- Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
- Communicate in a timely manner (24 hours) with parents, administrators, and players
- Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
- Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements/situations
- Maintain confidentiality and security of information
- Hold self and others accountable to the morals and principles of Pacifica Christian High school
- The ability to mentor, guide, and develop the Christian character of student-athletes
- Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
- Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct
Qualifications
- Requirements & Qualifications
- Previous Coaching Experience
- Adequate knowledge and understanding of the sport
- Meet coaching certification standards as set forth by Pacifica and CIF-SS
- Requires standing for long periods of time
- Requires lifting and moving of items upwards of 50 pounds
- Must be CPR/First Aid Certified
- Must be 21 years or older
- Must have a valid CA Driver’s License
- Must be willing to take and pass a background check