Secondary Area 2 School_Head Coach, Boys Soccer (Martin Luther King Jr. HS) 2026-2027

Martin L. King, Jr. High School is seeking a motivated Varsity Head Soccer Coach who has a passion for working with high school students. The ideal candidate should have excellent instructional delivery skills and the ability to communicate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Principal and the Head Coach in the sport of soccer.
• Assist the Head Coach in game techniques and strategies to prepare the team for competition, and determine the need for individual or team improvement.
• Maintain inventory of athletic equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of first aid techniques.
• Maintain locker room and playing facilities.
• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training to foster individual and team success.
• Demonstrate and instruct behaviors that promote socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment.
• Upgrade knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, and consultation.
• Implement athletic policies approved by the DeKalb County School District Board of Education.
• Understand and enforce system, state, and league regulations.
• Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.
• Design and conduct conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Delegate specific duties, supervise implementation, and evaluate staff effectiveness.
• Maintain discipline, adjust grievances, and work to increase morale and cooperation.
• Assist the athletic director in scheduling, transportation, and requirements for tournaments and special events.
• Prepare for scheduled sport events or practices and adhere to facility times.
• Coordinate with maintenance and school employees.
• Provide documentation for physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Ensure proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Serve as a mentor to promote character traits such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Monitor student athletes' grades and conduct.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for participants during practices, games, and travel.
• Provide training rules and regulations to athletes.
• Initiate programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Complete and submit paperwork on disabling athletic injuries within 24 hours.
• Direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Determine discipline and due process procedures, and contact parents when necessary.
• Assist athletes in college or advanced educational selection.
• Participate in budgeting and establish requirements for the next season.
• Recommend equipment guidelines and operate within budget appropriations.
• Account for all equipment and collect costs for lost or unreturned items.
• Arrange for issuing, storing, and reconditioning of equipment, and submit annual inventory.
• Properly mark and identify all equipment before issuing or storing.
• Monitor equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizing entry and equipment issuance.
• Ensure athletes are only in authorized areas of the building at appropriate times.
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games for cleanliness.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Secure all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instill respect for equipment and school property in players.
• Organize preseason meetings for parents, coaches, players, and guests.
• Promote the sport within the school and the community through various means.
• Maintain good public relations with news media, booster clubs, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
• Present information to news media concerning schedules, tournaments, and results.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience and knowledge coaching sports preferred.
• Georgia High School Association Lay Coaching Certificate required.
• Valid certificate in first aid required.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
• Previous successful coaching experience in soccer.
• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of soccer and willingness to examine new theories and procedures.
• Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through instructions and actions.

Reports to: The athletic director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principals.

Supervises: In several instances, advises, coordinates, and supports a staff of high school assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and respective principal.

Job Goal

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. The coach must also instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in student athletes. Additionally, the coach must upgrade their knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, and consultation.