Position: Head Boys Basketball Coach & Assistant Athletic Director
Reports To: Director of Athletics
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Founded in 1986, Mount Pisgah Christian School is a leading private school that provides an outstanding college-preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values. Our vision is to teach foundational truth in an ever-changing world, empowering students to think critically and creatively and to act with courage and compassion. We are committed to partnering with families to offer excellence in faith, academics, fine arts, and athletics.
Position Overview:
Mount Pisgah Christian School (MPCS) is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Head Boys Basketball Coach & Assistant Athletic Director. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the boys’ basketball program, while also playing a key role in the administration and operations of the athletic department.
The ideal candidate will be committed to developing student-athletes both on and off the court, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship that aligns with the mission of MPCS.
Responsibilities:
Head Boys Basketball Coach Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive basketball program for student-athletes in grades 5-12.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop assistant coaches to ensure a cohesive and effective coaching staff.
- Plan and lead structured practices, game strategies, and player development programs.
- Conduct pre-season and post-season meetings with players, coaches, and staff.
- Organize and oversee off-season workouts and summer training programs.
- Manage team equipment, uniforms, and budgetary needs.
- Ensure compliance with GHSA rules and regulations.
- Engage in ongoing professional development through coaching clinics, conferences, and program visitations.
Assistant Athletic Director Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Athletic Director and coaching staff.
- Oversee game-day operations, including event logistics, staffing, and execution.
- Serve as a coordinator for the Middle School Leadership Program.
- Manage concessions inventory, ordering, and volunteers.
- Assist with additional administrative duties that enhance the student-athlete experience.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Proven success in coaching basketball at the high school or collegiate level.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive athletic culture.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with students, coaches, faculty, and parents.
Work Environment:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following.
- Frequently sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
- Frequently stand, walk distances, and climb stairs.
- Drives personal vehicle across campuses.
- Have specific vision abilities required by this job that include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
- Manage equipment, including a phone, computer, camera, video equipment, and other electronic devices.
- Use muscles or limbs to Lift boxes or items under 30 lbs.
- Occasionally work nights and weekends in support of departmental school activities.
The faculty and staff of Mount Pisgah Christian School affirm a Statement of Faith. The school believes that the fair and equitable treatment of the employee is critical to fulfilling its mission, vision, and core values.
Consistent with its Christian beliefs, MPCS does not discriminate in its employment practices or the administration and dissemination of its programs and services.