Varsity Boys Soccer Coach 

Season: Fall

 

Coach Job Description

Reports To: Athletic Director/Principal.

 

SUMMARY: The coach is responsible for training students to be part of the team. Specifically, the coach will lead practices, prepare students for team competitions/meets, and supervise said competitions/meets. In addition, the coach is responsible for setting up for home competions/meets and securing volunteers to help at these events.

 

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the sport.
• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
• Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.

DUTIES

• Plans activities/events for students after school that meet the needs of the students.
• Report rosters for competitions and stays abreast of related news and rules throughout the year.
• Abreast of new rules and regulations for the sport.
• Punctual and present for all events/practices including bus rides.
• Organizes and communicates desired supply order to the Athletic Director each winter.
• Communicates with schools on scheduled competitions.
• Supervises students during practices, events and competitions and until all students have left the facilities.
• Positively motivate, communicate, and interact with student participants.
• Positively communicate and interact with parents, officials, and others.
• Promotes and publicizes the team by utilizing the district and school communication forums.
• Maintains a variety of documents including records for both practices and competitions.
• Works with park district, if applicable, to request room space for meetings or competitions.
• Makes appropriate travel arrangements and communicates with families regarding competitions or other events in a timely manner.
• Plans activities to meet the needs, skills, and interests of students involved.
• Use appropriate channels to resolve concerns, conflicts, and issues.
• Conduct practice and competitions with a high level of sportsmanship and ethics. Profanity is not to be used by coaches or students.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Administration.