Action Clubs Head Coach
Job Categories : Community Division
Athletes in Action (a division of Power To Change) is a ministry that seeks to help people know Jesus and experience his power to change the world through sport. No matter what type of work those involved with Athletes in Action (AIA) do, whether they are staff or volunteers, we understand that our work collectively is to further this overall mission.
Primary Objectives:
- Introduce not yet believers to the gospel and provide opportunities for current believers to grow in spiritual maturity
- Coaches will be expected to help present AIA’s More Than a Game talks as well as lead small group discussions with participating athletes.
- Help fight negative views of sport by sharing the gospel and coaching with the goal of transformation.
- Facilitate a club experience that is first class
- Attend coach’s training, club meetings and orientation
- Work closely with a coaching team and additional AIA staff to ensure roles and responsibilities are accomplished
- Apply age and skill appropriate teaching techniques for skill development
- Network and build relationships with key influencers in the sports community.
- Communicate the stories and experiences of the club with the Regional Director
- You have university degree or equivalent
- You have varsity/post secondary sports involvement
- You have previous coaching experience
- You have a deep and growing relationship with Jesus and desire to continue to grow as a leader
- You have the ability to understand and implement coaching tools and strategies to promote skill development in athletes
- You have the ability to create a safe, fun and exciting learning environment
- You have the ability to work well within the structure of a team
- You have an understanding of and passion for the athletic world
- You have a heart for Evangelism and the ability to communicate the gospel clearly
- You have good time management, an ability to be flexible and willingness to take initiative
- You have the ability to communicate effectively with small or large groups.
To view more career opportunities at Power to Change, please visit www.p2c.com/careers.
The mission of Power to Change is to further the movements of Christian evangelism and discipleship. All Power to Change staff members and volunteers work collectively to further this overall religious mission. The successful candidate for this position must have a pre-existing belief and demonstration of lifestyle as outlined in the Power to Change Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith. The successful candidate must agree to, sign and, in all good conscience abide by the biblical principles outlined by these documents. It is a prerequisite of employment at Power to Change that any and all staff members and volunteers sign and abide by these documents throughout their course of involvement at Power to Change. For a copy of the Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith, please contact Human Resources.
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Travel Required Yes
- Abbotsford, BC, Canada