Program/Department: Crosspoint Christian Schools Athletics 

Job Title: MS Assistant Coach

Reports To: Secondary Principal, Athletic Director & Head Coach

Job Overview: Crosspoint Christian Schools is looking for a positive and supportive Middle School Assistant Coach to help introduce and develop student-athletes in a Christ-centered environment. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in practices, games, and team development, with an emphasis on fundamentals, effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship. 

As a member of the Gateway OneTeam, you will support and demonstrate an understanding of the church’s mission: Presenting Hope and Developing People. Possessing a character that reflects biblical godliness, demonstrating a meaningful personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and active involvement in a local body of Christian believers are key qualifications.

Please note: This is an at-will position that may be held in addition to a teaching or other assignment. Compensation is stipend-based and may vary depending on participation numbers.

Job Status: 2-4 months/season

Exempt Status: Exempt 

Salary Stipend: 9/1/22026

Salary Range: $1,600/season

Benefits: Sick only  

Start Date: $1,600/season 

Responsibilities and Duties

Assists the Head Coach with assigned duties, including:

• Supports and helps lead practice sessions (minimum 3–4 times per week, 60–90 minutes)
• Helps teach and reinforce basic skills, rules, and teamwork
• Assists with game-day responsibilities and supervision of student-athletes
• Encourages positive attitudes, effort, and sportsmanship
• Communicates appropriately with players and supports communication with parents as directed by the Head Coach
• Helps ensure a safe environment for all participants
• Assists with equipment setup, breakdown, and organization
• Models Christian character and helps foster a positive team culture

Requirements

• Enjoys working with middle school–aged students
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrates positive attitude, patience, and reliability
• Preferred minimum age: 21 (flexible for qualified candidates)
• Ability to drive the team to games, if needed.
• Must complete the driving abstract and be approved by the CCS Transportation Department
• Must meet WIAA compliance requirements (see following)
• Recommended: Previous playing or coaching experience (youth or middle school level preferred)

WIAA Compliance Requirements

• Be employed by Crosspoint Christian Schools.
• Be a high school graduate or have completed a graduation equivalency diploma (GED) program. 
• Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA-approved rule clinic for the sport being coached.
• Hold a valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Complete Concussion Recognition and Management with Return to Play Protocols Training (valid for three [3] years).
• Complete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness and Training (valid for three [3] years).
• Completion of a WIAA-approved Coaching Principles course (within the first three [3] years), with recertification every three (3) years thereafter.