Boys Soccer Assistant Coach - Massabesic High School (Job ID 1528)

About the role

The Boys Soccer Assistant Coach position at Massabesic High School is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to support the Head Coach in developing a competitive and character-driven program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid in planning and conducting daily practices and training sessions.
• Teach sport fundamentals, game strategy, and conditioning techniques.
• Supervise student-athletes during all team activities, ensuring safety and discipline.
• Support students' academic, personal, and social growth.
• Participate in staff meetings, film review, scouting, and strategic planning.
• Contribute to team fundraising, community outreach, and team-building events.
• Promote a culture of sportsmanship, integrity, and Mustang pride.
• Help manage equipment inventory and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with MPA, district, and school athletic policies.
• Travel with the team to away games and events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience (high school or college level) or playing experience.
• Strong knowledge of rules, techniques, and strategy.
• Mets RSU 57 and MPA eligibility requirements:
• First Aid Training
• CPR Training
• Concussion Management Course
• Heat Illness & Acclimatization Course
• Fundamentals of Coaching Course
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
• Protecting Students from Abuse Course
• Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Course
• RSU 57 Background Check
• Valid Maine Criminal History Record Check and fingerprinting clearance.

Evaluation

An annual performance review is conducted by the Head Coach and Athletic Director in accordance with district evaluation procedures.

Language And Communication Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents pertinent to position, i.e. athletic policy manuals, handbooks, and state guidelines.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly, in speech and writing, to parents, coaches, and athletes.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, athletes, coaching staff, and the community.

Mathematical Skills

Understanding of budgeting and accounting practices.

Physical Demands

• Continuous standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Frequent use of demonstration techniques while coaching that require physical activity, such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, swinging an implement, and general body movement.
• Occasional carrying of items that may be heavy (in excess of 20 pounds).
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Traveling by bus.

Working Conditions

• Noisy environment.
• Indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Extended hours may be required to meet the demands of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Regional School Unit 57 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RSU 57 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal and state laws.