Assistant Coach - Soccer - Girls @ Highland School of Technology

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

The Assistant Coach for girls’ soccer serves as a personal example of high moral character and strong teaching standards. The coach follows the Head Soccer Coach’s lead and prioritizes good sportsmanship, while supporting student-athletes’ academic and moral success in collaboration with faculty and staff. The role helps organize and supervise the soccer program, promote participation, implement athletic policies, and maintain positive relationships with the school community. The position also includes responsibilities for athlete safety and conduct, event preparation, equipment and facilities, and related administrative tasks.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Previous successful coaching experience in soccer.
Thorough knowledge of the Athletic Policies approved by the Gaston County Schools Board of Education and responsibility for supporting their implementation by the sports program staff.
Knowledge of existing system, state, and conference regulations, with the ability to implement them consistently and interpret them for staff.
Ability and willingness to organize and supervise the soccer program.
Superior knowledge of the technical aspects of soccer and a commitment to continuing to examine relevant theories and procedures.
Thorough understanding of the growth and development of students and athletes at the assigned school.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Ability to perform very heavy work, exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally, over 50 pounds frequently, and/or over 25 pounds constantly to lift objects.
Visual acuity to operate required equipment and motor vehicles, use measuring devices, and inspect work for accuracy and compliance with standards and instructions.
Visual acuity to prepare data and statistics, work with figures and records, operate a computer, and conduct extensive research and reading.
If offered the position, pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Coaching experience in a public school system.

Responsibilities

Follow the lead of the Head Soccer Coach.
Promote soccer within the school by recruiting athletes who are not participating in other sports programs, and promote the sport outside the school.
Assist with implementing athletic policies across the sports program staff.
Maintain positive public relations with news media, the Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
Follow the proper administrative chain of command and route requests or grievances through appropriate channels.
Maintain discipline, address grievances, and promote morale and cooperation.
Provide athletes with training rules and other sport-specific regulations.
Monitor student-athletes’ grades and conduct.
Attend all practices and games.
Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
If directed by the Head Coach, complete and submit paperwork on disabling athletic injuries to the county athletic office within 24 hours.
Direct student managers, assistants, trainers, and statisticians.
Assist the Head Coach with scheduling, transportation, and requirements for tournaments and special sports events.
Help prepare for scheduled sports events and practices and adhere to facility schedules.
If directed by the Head Coach, coordinate the program with maintenance and school employees.
Safeguard and protect assigned equipment and sites.
Account for equipment and collect fees for lost or unreturned equipment.
Ensure athletes use only authorized building areas at appropriate times.
Inspect locker rooms before and after practices and games for cleanliness.
Maintain the cleanliness and condition of assigned sports equipment.
Secure doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building when custodians are not on duty.
Teach players to respect, care for, and properly use equipment and school property.
Perform other duties assigned by the Head Coach and/or administration.