Assistant Girls Soccer Coach @ High School (26-27)

Extra-duty stipend position in addition to a certified role, determined by the district's salary schedule for the specific sport. Seasonal commitment based on the sport season, including pre-season, regular season, and post-season responsibilities. Annual appointment, subject to renewal based on performance and program needs. Schedule varies by season and competition schedule; includes after-school hours, evenings, and occasional weekends.

About the Role

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of team leadership, including practice planning, skill development, and game-day preparation. This role helps foster a positive, inclusive, and disciplined team environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, academic success, and student-athlete growth. The Assistant Coach works closely with the Head Coach and athletic staff to ensure the program aligns with school and district expectations.

Responsibilities

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Assist in making plans and scheduling a regular program of practice in season.
• Work with the Head Coach and Athletic Director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Assist in making recommendations to purchase equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining an accurate, up-to-date inventory of all uniforms and equipment as appropriate.
• Assist with necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Assist in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area where the assigned sport is conducted.
• Assist in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in his/her sport.
• Enforce discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times, and assist in establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport being coached.
• Reflect a favorable impression of the Poplar Bluff R-I School District to other schools and communities.
• Follow all policies set forth by the board of education, building, and department rules and procedures.
• Promote the athletic program by strategically involving others, including parents and media.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with persons involved in the school's operation.
• Respond appropriately to highly emotional situations with understanding and control.
• Remain organized, prepared, and flexible, adapting to revision and change as needed.
• Continuously study the game, searching for better methods, techniques, and strategies.
• Take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse.
• Interpret and teach contest rules to team members.
• Enhance good sportsmanship among spectators and instruct players in their sportsmanship responsibilities.
• Show respect and support for contest officials.
• Keep the Athletic Director informed of major problems and decisions.
• Act as a proactive host to opponents, treating them as guests.
• Inform players of expected conduct in locker rooms, school facilities, on the field or floor, and on the bus.
• Instruct athletes on the potential dangers of participating in the sport.
• Properly condition players who are members of their squad.
• Ensure the building and equipment are secure by turning off lights and locking doors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education preferred or minimum of 36 college hours or online 20-hour substitute training.
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
• Knowledgeable of coaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students.
• Knowledgeable of and adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Adherence to all rules and regulations established by the Poplar Bluff R-I Board of Education and the Missouri State High School Activities Association.
• Actively pursue licensure to drive a school bus suitable for the sport being coached.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a climate-controlled building, as well as in inclement weather.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for long periods of time.
• Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids, a computer screen and printed matter, and to distinguish colors.
• Sufficient hearing to understand speech at normal room levels, and to hear and understand speech on the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to operate a telephone and enter data into a computer using both hands.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and addressing groups.
• Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, pull, grasp, and carry a variety of objects of different shapes and sizes.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy. The assistant coach will be evaluated by the head coach and the Athletic Director at the end of the season.