JV Boys Soccer Coach - Massabesic High School

About the role

The ideal candidate will assist in developing a competitive and character-driven program aligned with our school's athletic and academic mission. This position supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the team, including training, game preparation, mentoring student-athletes, and promoting sportsmanship and school pride.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with 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 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

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25–75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

Working Conditions

• Must be available for evening and weekend practices/games.
• May work in outdoor environments under various weather conditions.
• The role requires physical activity and ability to demonstrate proper techniques within each sports discipline.

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.