2026-2027 Boys' Varsity Soccer Head Coach (HS)

About the role

The Head Coach organizes, coordinates, and promotes a comprehensive athletic program that is designed to: Meet the needs and interests of the school community Provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement Demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations, and be a positive role model for all students. This job reports to the Director of Athletics/Director of Student Activities.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions.
• Assign duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
• Observes players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior and always provides proper supervision of athletes.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their students.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media and organizations.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.