Men's Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach

Job Description

All assistant coaches report directly to their head coach. The successful candidate will be required to follow the procedures of the high school’s athletic program, as well as those of the International and California Interscholastic Federation.

Communication
Coaches will provide clear communication for student-athletes and families regarding expectations and philosophy. In the case where a conflict arises, coaches will be available to help seek resolution at the appropriate time which will not take place immediately before or after a contest.

Player Development
Coaches will assist in the total development of all student-athletes by using positive methods to create an ideal learning environment, therefore, helping them through their life journey, not just their athletic journey. Coaches will create and implement a meaningful practice structure to enhance instruction, development, and effective use of time for all members of the team within the program.

Player Evaluation
Team Leadership

Qualifications

• 2+ years of coaching experience at the high school level, AAU, or head/assistant collegiate coaching level preferred. Recent experience (within the last five years) is highly preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated and in-depth knowledge of the game with the ability to increase students’ IQ and develop players’ individual areas of growth.
• A proven record of developing teamwork, chemistry, and promoting a culture of discipline, a family-like environment, and uses positive reinforcement to teach and redirect students.
• A natural motivator who can develop the social, emotional, and mental health of student-athletes.
• A coach that has the vision and ability to implement that vision in developing a winning program and extraordinary student-athletes.
• Able to run effective and efficient practices.
• A proven history of positive staff, student, and administrative support and relationships. Possesses the ability to teach, organize and supervise assistants.
• A proven history of placing appropriate emphasis on good sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes, and character.
• A demonstrated ability to teach, enforce, advocate and model appropriate behavior, character traits, and educational values to student-athletes.
• Must be an effective communicator and possess strong organizational skills.
• A demonstrated ability to successfully promote athletes who qualify under NCAA Clearinghouse standards for post-secondary scholarship opportunities.
• Must be ASEP/NFHS, CPR, First Aid, and Concussion certified.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for administering practices that show in-depth knowledge of the game with the ability to increase students’ IQ and develop players’ individual areas of growth.
• Teach student-athletes to perform sound, safe fundamental techniques of the designated sport throughout the season.
• Involves in the academic performance of the student-athlete.
• Follows league policies, site procedures, and rules.
• Responsible for the safety and securing of the team before, during, and after events and traveling to and from events. The coach is required to ride the bus with the team.
• Works with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and the Principal to maintain communication and to solve problems at the school level while supporting the ideas of the program/parent concern procedures.
• Complies with time constraints for practice and contest schedules, including Holidays/Saturdays, as well as off-season schedules.