Fort Bend Christian Academy is looking for an Offensive Line Coach who sees athletics as an opportunity to glorify God and enjoy Him by discipling players off the field, striving for excellence on the field, loving our neighbors through the field, and sending our players out as instruments of righteousness into the world.  

Job Duties:  Offensive Line Coach (Stipend position only)

Reports to:  Head Football Coach

Qualifications

1. The applicant will be in 100% agreement with the Fort Bend Christian Academy’s purpose and mission, Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality, and the school's Doctrinal Statement:  https://issuu.com/fbca/docs/core_values_booklet_2019_vs?e=5184905/67485303
2. The applicant shall be one who follows Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and can articulate the Gospel and their testimony in any situation.  
3. The applicant has a strong history of active participation, attendance, or membership in a church with doctrine and beliefs that are in alignment with the school’s Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality and have multiple references able to verify the same. 
4. The applicant will provide examples of systematically using the game of football to disciple young people in the past and can point to former players out in the world currently doing the same thing (Proverbs 22:6).  
5. The applicant has proven success as an offensive line coach at the varsity level in a private school or UIL 3A level and above, or extensive playing experience at the collegiate level or above.
6. The applicant will be able to give tangible evidence of investing in their community for God’s glory.
7. The applicant shall be a college graduate and one who is passionate about the school’s mission and believes that serving in Christian education would be pleasing to God and good stewardship of their gifts and talents. 

Job Duties

Spiritual:

1. Systematically create opportunities to share the Gospel and grow disciples through the game of football (Mathew 4:19).  
2. Lead students to a realization of their self-worth in Christ (Psalm 62:1-2).
3. Coach in a way that gives glory to God through the game of football (Colossians 3:23).
4. Serve as a role model in attitude, speech, and actions, a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1).
5. Show by example the importance of Scripture memorization and study, prayer, witnessing, and unity in Christian fellowship (Psalm 119:11).
6. Create opportunities to use the game of football as a vehicle to love our neighbors (Mark 12:31).  
7. Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff, and administration.

General Responsibilities:

1. Cooperate with administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school (Romans 13).  
2. The applicant shall demonstrate a familiarity with the operations of a school athletic program and possess the personality and administrative skills required for success (Luke 12:42-48).
3. Maintain regularly scheduled hours as assigned by the supervisor.
4. Keep students, parents, coaches and the administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies and give sufficient notice of failure (Matthew 5:37).
5. Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered work environment.
6. Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities when possible.

Professional:

1. Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth including the systematic scheduling of athletic events around all on-campus staff development opportunities.   
2. Seek the counsel of the principal, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.
3. Provide input and recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.
4. Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service retreats, committee, and faculty meetings.
5. Follow established procedures for dealing with issues of an emergency nature. Maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
6. Contribute to the general improvement of the school program.
7. Refuse to use or circulate confidential information inappropriately.

Personal:

1. Demonstrate the character qualities of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control in their interactions with others.
2. Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
3. Respectfully submit and demonstrate loyalty to constituted authority.
4. Maintain a personal appearance that is a role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste, in agreement with school policy.
5. Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
6. Recognize the need for good public relations.
7. Make an effort to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of the community.

Offensive Line Coach

1. Actively utilize coaching as a vehicle to disciple athletes daily.  
2. Set up a systematic plan to develop offensive lineman at all levels, including varsity, junior varsity and middle school players.  Must be prepared to coach coaches as well as players.
3. Assist head coach and offensive coordinator with game planing, specifically self-scouting run game, and scouting opponents defensive box.  
4. Actively watch HUDL and participate in self evaluation and opponent breakdowns.
5. Implement preseason, in-season, postseason and offseason plans - including summer camps and spring football practices.
6. Participate with coaching staff by maintaining clean facilities, laundry, equipment hand-out/returns.
7. Maintain compliance with TAPPS rules and regulations.
8. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Head Football Coach , or Offensive Coordinator.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, including in an outdoor environment.
2. Ability to bend, stoop, walk, reach overhead, frequently lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
3. This position is an exempt, twelve month, part-time assignment. The position regularly requires that work be performed evenings and weekends. This job description is subject to change during the school year.