2026/27 Middle School Head Boys Soccer Coach (Lincoln Middle)

PURPOSE OF JOB

Provide instruction, leadership and supervision to middle school students participating in the sports program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Congduct practices which place emphasis on the importance of teamwork, skill development, learning rules and strategies, and student-athlete improvement.
• Engage in academic monitoring with teachers, counselors, and other academic support staff.
• Coaches will also ensure that student-athletes attend the required study hall.
• Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices and contests, including in locker rooms, on busses and at all other times.
• The coach will be at all practices and games on time and not leave until all student-athletes have left.
• Assume responsibility for constant care of equipment and inventory being used.
• Inspect all athletic equipment and facilities (verify inventory) and submit documentation to Athletic Director/Principal.
• Congduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship (LEADERSHIP AND SIDELINE SPORTSMANSHIP SHOULD BE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY, SO AS TO MODEL TO THE PARTICIPANTS THE DESIRED TYPE OF BEHAVIOR).
• Follow through on all required paperwork including, rosters, physicals, insurance forms, and parent consent forms.
• Work with the Principal to provide a solid program.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Responsible for all aspects of: player development, fundraising, internal & external promotion of specific sport and needs
• The supervision of an effective assistant coach.
• Has full responsibility for all aspects of the program
• Promote student athlete’s accomplishments academically and athletically.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Student-Athletes and Assistant Coach(s)

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a four-year college degree and be contracted by the KCMSD Board of Education for the school year as a full or part time teacher or 1-3 years of coaching experience.
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Employed as a teacher or administrator in the school in which the candidate applies for a coaching position;