Middle School Girls Soccer Assistant Coach

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in soccer.

Qualifications

• Prior successful experience working in a school setting or coaching student athletes is strongly preferred.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain the following certifications: Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion Training, First Aid or Sports Injury Prevention Training, CPR/AED, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay's Law), Ohio Department of Education Pupil Activity Permit.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Instructs and teaches skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in soccer.
• Establishes a fair and objective manner for executing player selection and effectively communicates with students regarding selection decisions for team rosters.
• Demonstrates a willingness to meet with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of any student who is a member or trying out for the team.
• Demonstrates the ability and/or experience to create and maintain an inclusive team culture.
• Plans and sets up activities, practices, and games in conjunction with the Department of Student Life.
• Ensures a certified coach is present at all soccer practices and games.
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules.
• Ensures that proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms and updated inventories are adhered to.
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, staff and the media.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual.

Marginal Duties And Responsibilities

• Attends in-service training and staff meetings as needed.
• Sanitizes and cleans equipment.
• Inspects facilities and athletic fields for health and safety concerns.
• Chaperones/supervises athletic events, as needed.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to move; sit; use technology.
• The employee must have the ability to teach proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.