Head Varsity Coach - Boys Soccer

About the role

Our coaches are actively engaged in the East Palo Alto community, and embrace the mission and values of KIPP Esperanza. The Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach is responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in that sport.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California: We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the particular and assigned team.
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
• Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
• Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the particular sports program; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections.
• Maintain the integrity of the selection process.
• Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryout informational parent meetings.
• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Supervise athletes at all times during practices, transport to games, games and until athletes have been picked up by guardians, or make arrangements to ride public transportation.
• Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of High School or Club Basketball coaching experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage
• Safe driving record (will be asked to provide a DMV report)
• Ability to follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of KIPP Esperanza.
• All school coaches should be familiar with the rules and regulations of the sports they are assigned to coach.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty,