Wilby High School Head Boys Soccer Coach

Stipend: $4,137

Closing date: September 10, 2026

About the role

This position is accountable for instructing student athletes in boys' soccer, providing leadership to help each participant achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for discipline and sportsmanship, and increased self-esteem.

Administrative direction is provided by the Director of Sports, Principal, or other assigned administrator.

Responsibilities

• Assists players in the care and prevention of injuries
• Assists the Director of Sports with scheduling contests and transportation as needed
• Assumes primary responsibility for field preparation
• Attends all practices, contests, and city league meetings
• Attends clinics, camps, and seminars as required
• Attends coaches and rules interpretation meetings
• Coaches individual participants in soccer skills
• Collects all uniforms and equipment at the end of the season
• Collects and maintains permission slips and medical awareness forms from athletes
• Communicates with classroom teachers to support each player’s academic success
• Complies with Board policies and District procedures for the interscholastic athletics program
• Conducts oneself with tact and diplomacy
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior; imposes penalties for violations
• Enforces eligibility requirements
• Ensures appropriate attire at practices and events
• Ensures practice and repetition of fundamentals
• Ensures proper care of equipment
• Ensures proper organization of practices and drills
• Ensures safety of students at all times
• Ensures timely completion of all tasks
• Evaluates assistant coaches and submits written reports to the Director at season’s end
• Evaluates players’ performance
• Follows all applicable State laws and CIAC regulations as outlined in the CIAC Handbook
• Follows District procedures for establishing performance criteria for eligibility
• Trains and evaluates assistant coaches in consultation with the Director of Sports
• Instructs and supervises team managers in game and practice preparation
• Interacts positively with staff, students, and parents
• Reviews game films as encouraged
• Maintains and completes attendance forms, accident reports, and similar paperwork
• Tracks and manages repairs of all equipment
• Maintains confidentiality of student athlete grades and eligibility information
• Maintains satisfactory attendance
• Manages behavior of student athletes during practices, competitions, and events
• Oversees the condition of the locker room
• Oversees safety conditions of the facility during all student activities
• Participates in awards programs and distributes awards to players
• Plans and schedules practices in accordance with District policy and regulations
• Prepares written rules and regulations for distribution to team members before the season
• Promotes good public relations through personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Provides a positive learning environment for athletes
• Submits end-of-year inventory and award information to the Director as requested
• Provides team rosters to the Director as requested
• Oversees orderly distribution and collection of athletic equipment
• Provides information and reports to the Director in a timely manner
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate
• Reports all injuries to the Director and school nurse
• Reports loss of equipment to the school principal and Director
• Responds to routine questions and requests appropriately
• Schedules fundraising activities as approved by the Principal
• Serves as a role model for students
• Submits physical forms and necessary paperwork to the school nurse before the season
• Takes necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Works closely with the Director in scheduling interscholastic contests

Requirements

• Certificate of Completion for Module 15 or 51 from the Connecticut Coaching Education Program
• Connecticut State Department of Education Coach permit or Temporary Coach permit
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates
• High School diploma or GED
• Successful completion of pre-employment process
• Current Motor Vehicle operator’s license may be required

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of soccer
• Knowledge of care and treatment of athletic injuries
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior
• Knowledge of federal, State, and Board policies regarding student conduct and discipline
• Basic skills in equipment repair and maintenance
• Effective coaching and active listening skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Public speaking skills
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly, both orally and in writing
• Ability to diffuse potentially volatile situations
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students
• Ability to physically perform essential functions
• Ability to work assigned hours
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Leadership ability
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Physical and Mental Requirements

Individuals must have adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties of the assignment.

• Physical Demands:
  • Depth Perception: Occasionally
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Color Distinction: Occasionally
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Peripheral Vision: Occasionally
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Driving: Occasionally
  • Lifting: Frequently (Medium Work: 20-50 lbs.)
  • Carrying: Frequently (Medium Work: 20-50 lbs.)
  • Pushing: Occasionally
  • Pulling: Occasionally
  • Climbing: Occasionally
  • Balancing: Occasionally
  • Stooping: Frequently
  • Kneeling: Occasionally
  • Crouching: Frequently
  • Crawling: Occasionally
  • Reaching: Frequently
  • Handling: Frequently
  • Grasping: Frequently
  • Twisting: Frequently
  • Feeling: Frequently
  • Talking: Frequently
  • Hearing: Frequently
  • Repetitive Motion: Frequently
  • Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination: Frequently
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Cold (50°F or less): Occasionally
  • Heat (90°F or more): Occasionally
  • Temperature Changes: Occasionally
  • Wetness: Occasionally
  • Humidity: Occasionally
  • Extreme Noise or Vibration: Occasionally
  • Exposure to Chemicals: Occasionally
  • Exposure to Gases and Fumes: Occasionally
  • Exposure to Unpleasant Odors: Occasionally
  • Exposure to bodily fluids: Occasionally
  • Exposure to dampness: Occasionally
  • Mechanical Hazards: Occasionally
  • Physical danger or abuse: Occasionally
  • Confinement to Small or Restricting Area: Occasionally
• Visual Acuity:
  • Near: Frequently
  • Far: Frequently