Employment

Athletic Director

Start Date: Spring/Summer 2022

Date Posted: December 8, 2021

Responsibilities & Position Overview

The Athletic Director reports directly to the secondary principal and is responsible for all aspects of school athletic and physical education programs to include:

• Develop and supervise athletic and PE programs that support the school's Christian and educational mission, values, and goals.
• Work alongside other school leaders in a spirit of cooperation and innovation, continually implementing and maintaining a strategic vision for Christian school athletics, physical education, and discipleship programs of excellence.
• Clearly and consistently communicate with a variety of stakeholders (students, parents, coworkers, vendors, officiating organizations, other schools, etc.)
• Prepare and implement an annual departmental budget.
• Ensure that TCA athletic and PE programs are staffed with properly trained and experienced coaches and teachers equipped to serve as Christian role models and provide spiritual growth opportunities for TCA students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal spiritual and professional growth.
• Oversee professional development activities for athletic department staff, including regular evaluations.
• Oversee the distribution, collection, storage, upkeep, and replacement of school athletic uniforms and equipment.
• Ensure that adequate facilities are secured and prepared for athletic contests.
• Be familiar with school and department handbooks, reviewing and revising handbooks annually as needed.
• Be familiar with all requirements and procedures of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools and other organizations as needed.
• Coach sports as needed. At this time, TCA is seeking to fill the roles of head varsity football coach and head girls basketball coach. These positions are not necessarily tied to the Athletic Director Role.
• Other duties as needed or as assigned.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be practicing Christians, active in a Bible-believing church body and prepared to serve as a sound Christian role model and mentor for students, parents, and other TCA staff members. Must be a Christlike servant leader who sees coaching in our Christian school as a ministry.
• Strong organizational management skills and ability to provide professional leadership for staff and students in a stable and growing college-preparatory Christian school.
• Strong relational and communication skills with a demonstrated background of successfully working with student athletes and coaches.
• Willingness and ability to foster and maintain a collaborative environment, working closely with colleagues and parents.
• Bachelor's degree required with preference given to candidates holding a master's degree and ACSI or state teaching certification.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in an educational environment as a teacher and coach on the MS/HS level, ideally in a Christian school setting. Preference will be given to candidates with leadership experience as Athletic Director or similar roles.

Salary/Benefits

• Salary based on qualifications and years of experience.
• Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability, retirement and tuition assistance for school-aged children.

About TCA

• Now in its 29th year, Trinity Christian Academy is an independent, college-preparatory school located 15 miles west of Fort Worth, Texas.
• Current school enrollment is approximately 540 students in grades PK-12, including a secondary student body of approximately 300.
• TCA is accredited K-12 with the Association of Christian Schools International and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• TCA competes as a 4A school (Division III football) in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.
• In Fall 2022, our school will open Phase 1 of a new $7M athletic complex featuring a fieldhouse, football field, and eight-lane track. Future stages of development include facilities for softball, baseball, and tennis.
• To read our statement of faith, please click here.

Vision

Trinity Christian Academy exists to help each student fulfill God's purpose for his/her life and reach maximum potential in a joint effort between school, student, family and church.

Mission

Trinity Christian Academy is dedicated to developing excellence in education, character, and servant leadership through a Christ-centered biblical perspective.

Applications will be provided to selected, qualified candidates and interviews will begin in January 2022.

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Head Varsity Football Coach

Start Date: Spring/Summer 2022

Date Posted: December 8, 2021

Responsibilities and Position Overview

The Head Varsity Football Coach is a part-time, stipend position that could be expanded to full-time status if combined with additional administrative or teaching roles (as available). This role reports directly to the TCA Athletic Director* and is responsible for all aspects of TCA football programming to include:

• Develop and supervise varsity and sub-varsity football programs that support the school's Christian and educational mission, values, and goals. 
• Work alongside other school leaders in a spirit of cooperation and innovation, continually maintaining and implementing a strategic vision for an overall Christian school athletic and discipleship programs of excellence.
• Clearly and consistently communicate with a variety of stakeholders (students, parents, coworkers, vendors, officiating organizations, other schools, etc.)
• Assist as needed in school off-season training activities outside of the regular football season.
• Assist in ensuring that the TCA football program is staffed at all levels with properly trained and experienced coaches (and volunteers as needed) who are equipped not only to coach, but to serve as Christian role models and provide spiritual growth opportunities for TCA students.
• Assist in ensuring that TCA football program staff participate in professional development activities including regular evaluations.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal spiritual and professional growth.
• Oversee distribution, collection, storage, upkeep, and replacement of school athletic uniforms and equipment.
• Ensure that adequate facilities are secured and prepared for athletic contests.
• Be familiar with school and department handbooks, assisting as needed in handbook review and revision.
• Be familiar with requirements and procedures of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools and other organizations s needed.
• Other duties as needed or as assigned.

*Trinity Christian Academy seeks to fill the role of Athletic Director for the 22/23 school year. This role could be combined with that athletic director role.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be practicing Christians, active in a Bible-believing church body and prepared to serve as a sound, Christian role model and mentor for students, parents and other TCA staff members. Must be a Christlike servant leader who sees coaching in our Christian school as a ministry.
• Strong organizational/ management skills and ability to provide leadership for staff and students in a stable, growing college-preparatory Christian school.
• Effective relational and communication skills (verbal and written) with a demonstrated background of successfully working with student athletes and coaches on the secondary school level.
• Willingness and ability to foster and be a part of a collaborative environment, working closely with colleagues and parents.
• Bachelor's degree required with preference given to candidates holding ACSI or state teaching certification.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a coordinator or head varsity coach on the MS/HS level, ideally in a Christian school setting.

Salary/Benefits

• The Head Varsity Football Coach role is a part-time stipend position.
• If paired with additional teaching or administrative roles, the potential exists for full-time employment.
• Benefits for full-time TCA employees include medical, dental and life insurance, as well as disability, retirement and tuition assistance for school-aged children.

About TCA

• Now in its 29th year, Trinity Christian Academy is an independent, college-preparatory school located 15 miles west of Fort Worth, Texas.
• Current school enrollment is approximately 540 students in grades PK-12, including a secondary student body of approximately 300.
• TCA is accredited K-12 with the Association of Christian Schools International and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• TCA competes as a 4A school (Division III for 11-man football) in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.
• In Fall 2022, our school will open Phase 1 of a new $7M athletic complex featuring a fieldhouse, football field, and an eight-lane track. Future stages of development include facilities for softball, baseball, and tennis.
• To read our statement of faith, please click here. 

Vision

Trinity Christian Academy exists to help each student fulfill God's purpose for his/her life and reach maximum potential in a joint effort between school, student, family and church.

Mission

Trinity Christian Academy is dedicated to developing excellence in education,  character, and servant leadership through a Christ-centered, biblical perspective.

Applications will be provided to selected, qualified candidates and interviews will begin in January 2022.

PDF Version of Position Announcement

Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Start Date: Spring/Summer 2022

Date Posted: December 8, 2021

Responsiblities and Position Overview

The Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach is a part-time, stipend position that could be expanded to full-time status if combined with additional administrative or teaching roles (as available). This role reports directly to the TCA Athletic Director* and is responsible for all aspects of girls basketball programming to include:

• Develop and supervise varsity and sub-varsity basketball programs that support the school's Christian and educational mission, values and goals.
• Work alongside other school leaders in a spirit of cooperation and innovation, continually maintaining and implementing a strategic vision for an overall Christian school athletic and discipleship programs of excellence.
• Clearly and consistently communicate with a variety of stakeholders (students, parents, coworkers, vendors, officiating organizations, other schoolers, etc.)
• Assist as needed in school off-season training activities outside of the regular basketball season.
• Assist in ensuring that the TCA basketball program is staffed at all levels with properly trained and experienced coaches (and volunteers as needed) who are equipped not only to coach, but to serve as Christian role models and provide spiritual growth opportunities for TCA students.
• Assist in ensuring that TCA basketball program staff participate in professional development activities including regular evaluations.
• Demonstrate commitment to personal spiritual and professional growth.
• Oversee distribution, collection, storage, upkeep, and replacement of school athletic uniforms and equipment.
• Ensure that adequate facilities are secured and prepared for athletic contests.
• Be familiar with school and department handbooks, assisting as needed in handbook review and revision.
• Be familiar with requirements and procedures of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools and other organizations as needed.
• Other duties as needed or as assigned.

*Trinity Christian Academy seeks to fill the role of Athletic Director for the 22/23 school year. This role could be combined with that athletic director role.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be practicing Christians, active in a Bible-believing church body and prepared to serve as a sound, Christian role model and mentor for students, parents and other TCA staff members. Must be a Christlike servant leader who sees coaching in our Christian school as a ministry.
• Strong organizational/management skills and ability to provide leadership for staff and students in a stable, growing college-preparatory Christian school.
• Effective relational and communication skills (verbal and written) with a demonstrated background of successfully working with student athletes and coaches on the secondary school level.
• Willingness and ability to foster and be a part of a collaborative environment, working closely with colleagues and parents.
• Bachelor's degree required with preference given to candidates holding ACSI or state teaching certification.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a coordinator or head varsity coach on the MS/HS level, ideally in a Christian school setting.

Salary/Benefits

• The Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach role is a part-time, stipend position.
• If paired with additional teaching or administrative roles, the potential exists for full-time employment.
• Benefits for full-time TCA employees include medical, dental and life insurance, as well as disability, retirement and tuition assistance for school-aged children.

About TCA

• Now in its 29th year, Trinity Christian Academy is an independent, college-preparatory school located 15 miles west of Fort Worth, Texas.
• Current school enrollment is approximately 540 students in grades PK-12, including a secondary student body of approximately 300.
• TCA is accredited K-12 with the Association of Christian Schools International and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• TCA competes as a 4A school in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.
• In Fall 2022, our school will open Phase 1 of a new $7M athletic complex featuring a fieldhouse, football field and eight-lane track.  Future stages of development include facilities for softball, baseball, and tennis.
• To read our statement of faith, click here.

Vision

Trinity Christian Academy exists to help each student fulfill God's purpose for his/her life and reach maximum potential in a joint effort between school, student, family and church.

Mission

Trinity Christian Academy is dedicated to developing excellence in education, character, and servant leadership through a Christ-centered, biblical perspective.

Applications will be provided to selected, qualified candidates and interviews will begin January 2022.

PDF Version of Position Announcement

Assistant Baseball Coach

All teaching fields/certifications will be considered.  A demonstrated passion and commitment to Christ-honoring excellence in athletics, as well as previous coaching experience, is preferred. All interested applicants should send an updated resume to Joe Hamstra, TCA Athletic Director at hamstra@tcaeagles.org.

Assistant Track Coach

All teaching fields/certifications will be considered.  A demonstrated passion and commitment to Christ-honoring excellence in athletics, as well as previous coaching experience, is preferred. All interested applicants should send an updated resume to Joe Hamstra, TCA Athletic Director at hamstra@tcaeagles.org.