Assistant Coach - Soccer - Girls @ Bessemer City High

GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS•Bessemer City, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach for Girls Soccer at Bessemer City High supports the Head Soccer Coach in organizing and supervising the soccer program. The coach is expected to model high moral character and superior teaching standards, prioritize sportsmanship, and work with faculty and staff to support student-athletes’ academic and moral success. The position involves supporting practices and games, athlete development and conduct, program administration, equipment and facility care, and communication with school and community stakeholders. The coach follows the Head Coach’s direction and performs other duties assigned by the Head Coach or administration.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is required.
Previous successful soccer coaching experience.
Thorough knowledge of Gaston County Schools Board of Education athletic policies and responsibility for supporting their implementation across the sports-program staff.
Knowledge of applicable 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 soccer’s technical aspects and willingness to continue examining relevant theories and procedures.
Thorough understanding of student-athlete growth and development at the assigned school.
Must be able to perform basic life operational functions including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able 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.
Must have visual acuity to operate required equipment and motor vehicles, use measuring devices, and inspect work for accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to standards and instructions.
Must have 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, must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Coaching experience in a public school system is preferred.

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 direct requests or grievances through appropriate channels.
Maintain discipline, address grievances, and encourage 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 assigned equipment sites and support their maintenance and protection.
Account for equipment and collect fees for lost or unreturned equipment.
Ensure athletes are in authorized building areas at appropriate times.
Inspect locker rooms before and after practices and games for general cleanliness.
Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of assigned sports equipment.
Secure doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving 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.