Assistant Coach

Reports To: Head Coach & Division Commissioner

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Time Commitment


Pre-Season Commitment

  • Trainings & Requirements: (30–45 minutes each).
  • Completion of Volunteer Impact Portal (VIP) Application
  • California Child Abuse Prevention Training
  • Other required online trainings
  • Orientation: League and Coaches Training Event (approx. 2 hours).


Season Commitment

  • 1-hour practice and 1-hour game each week (approx. 2 hours weekly) for 10 weeks.

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Position Summary

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in developing athletes spiritually, mentally, and physically. While not required to be a Christ follower, Assistant Coaches must respect and uphold the mission, vision, and values of FCA. This role helps create a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for athletes while reinforcing the leadership of the Head Coach.


Key Responsibilities


Positive Role Model

  • Respect and support the spiritual leadership of the Head Coach and FCA staff.
  • Participate in team huddles, prayers, and devotionals led by the Head Coach or Prayer Captain.
  • Model good sportsmanship, encouragement, and respect for all players, referees, and families.


Coaching & Team Development

  • Assist with drills, practices, and game-day responsibilities.
  • Encourage athletes and reinforce instruction from the Head Coach.
  • Promote teamwork, effort, and character development.
  • Step in to lead when the Head Coach is unavailable.


Leadership & Administration

  • Help with set-up and clean-up of practices and games.
  • Maintain positive communication with athletes, parents, and league volunteers.
  • Support league rules, safety standards, and FCA’s philosophy of play.
  • Attend mandatory league orientation and training.

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Qualifications

  • Enthusiasm for working with youth athletes.
  • Ability to support the mission and values of FCA, even if not a Christ follower.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Basic understanding of the sport and willingness to learn.
  • Commitment to providing a safe, encouraging, and fun environment for athletes.


Training & Requirements

  • Completion of FCA Coaches Orientation.
  • FCA Child Safety Policy Training & Background Check (required).
  • Volunteer Impact Portal Application and Child Abuse Training (California)
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (recommended).

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FCA Core Values

  • Integrity – Demonstrating Christ-like wholeness, privately and publicly.
  • Serving – Modeling Jesus’ example of serving.
  • Teamwork – Expressing unity in Christ in all relationships.
  • Excellence – Honoring and glorifying God in all we do.
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