Job Description

First Baptist Academy, serving students Infants through Eighth Grade, is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletics. This position reports to the Athletic Director.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to Explore, Create, Challenge, and Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Along with the Director of Athletics, help organize and oversee the athletic program for Fifth-Eighth Grade and physical education program for PreK3-Fifth Grade
• Assist with scheduling of athletic practices, games, transportation, and game officials
• Work cooperatively with the Director of Athletics to provide leadership to the athletic staff by fostering a collaborative team that holds itself accountable to high degrees of competence, professionalism, respect, and Christian character
• Build a positive rapport and collaborate with staff, students, parents, and administrators
• Actively engage in student life
• Adhere to the Faculty and Staff Handbook
• Work closely with other Houston Junior Preparatory Conference (HJPC) schools and attend HJPC athletic director meetings when possible
• Teach physical education classes and coach athletic teams as needed by the school
• Assist with coordination of programs such as the athletic awards and full-school pep rallies
• Coordination of all activities at Warrior Field
• Additional duties as determined by the Director of Athletics

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health, fitness, or education; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum three years working in education
• TEA certified for Physical Education EC-8 (or willingness to attain certification)
• Must have Commercial Driver’s license (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong Christian character
• Strong leadership, management, and team-building skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings (and weekends when necessary)
• Desire to coach multiple middle school sports

Background Check Statement

FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.

It is the policy of First Baptist Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations.

About First Baptist Academy

First Baptist Academy (FBA), is a private college preparatory school in the Galleria area of Houston, TX for students from early childhood through eighth grade . First Baptist Academy was founded in 1998 and is an independently governed ministry of Houston’s First Baptist Church. Current student enrollment is approximately 500 students EE through 8th grade. FBA maintains accreditations through ISAS, AdvancEd (SACS), ACTABS, and is located in the heart of the thriving City of Houston. Our mission is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to Explore, Create, Challenge, and Lead. First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview. It is the policy of First Baptist Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law ... except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations. FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

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