Soccer, Girls Pooled Positions

About the Role

Head and Assistant Soccer coaching positions for the Spring season (February - May) at Park View High School.

Responsibilities

As Head Coach

• Assist in maintaining high academic standards for all student athletes.
• Assist the athletic director and principal in the hiring and/or retention of assistant coaches.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate the performance of all assistant coaches.
• Work cooperatively with the athletic director to assure proper insurance coverage for all athletes.
• Collaborate with other head athletic coaches to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Foster appreciation for athletics, a desire to win, good sportsmanship, and pride in self, team, school, and community among participants and spectators.
• Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity team and supervise assistant coaches in their efforts with assigned teams.
• Act as a positive influence on the behavior of athletic staff and team members.
• Personally direct the team at all varsity contests and attend as many junior varsity and freshmen contests as possible.
• Supervise athletes at invitational meets or post-season competition.
• Advise the athletic director on schedule preparation, selection and evaluation of officials, and equipment/supply needs.
• Provide for inventory and care of equipment.
• Advise the athletic director on the condition of athletic facilities and maintenance needs.
• Ensure eligibility lists for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under VHSL rules.
• Recommend removal of athletes from the team when training or eligibility regulations are not met.
• Ensure all athletes have passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Organize tryouts and recruit support staff (equipment managers, scorekeepers, statisticians, etc.).
• Maintain records, statistics, news items, and photographs for teams under supervision.
• Recommend students for varsity letters or junior varsity/freshman certificates.
• Recommend prospective coaches to the athletic director upon request.
• Observe sub-varsity practices and games.
• Perform other duties as requested by the principal and/or athletic director.

As Assistant Coach

• Work cooperatively with the head coach to operate a well-structured program.
• Attend all staff meetings prescribed by the head coach during the season.
• Carry out duties designated by the head coach.
• Recommend equipment and supplies needed for the sports program.
• Recommend disciplinary actions for players violating training rules.
• Foster a desire to win, good sportsmanship, and pride in school and community among athletes.
• Perform other duties as requested by the principal and/or athletic director.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience or participation in soccer at the high school or college level.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid training (or enrollment in a current course).
• Preferred: Experience as a teacher or classified employee in Loudoun County Public Schools.
• Preferred: Virginia Teaching License candidate or full-time classified employee in Loudoun County Public Schools.

Open Positions

• Girls Varsity Assistant Coach
• Girls JV Head Coach
• Girls JV Assistant Coach

Pay

Salary follows the Loudoun County Public Schools compensation scale.