Assistant Coach - Soccer - Girls @ Highland School of Technology

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach for girls' soccer at Highland School of Technology supports the Head Soccer Coach in organizing and supervising the soccer program. The coach serves as a personal example of high moral character and superior teaching standards, prioritizes good sportsmanship, and works with faculty and staff to support student-athletes’ academic and moral success. The role involves attending practices and games, assisting with program operations and events, maintaining equipment and facilities, and supporting the safety, conduct, and development of participants. The position requires graduation from high school or equivalent and previous successful soccer coaching experience. Coaching experience in a public school system is preferred. If offered the position, the prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test. The position is classified as exempt and paid according to the Gaston County Schools’ Coach Supplement Schedule.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Previous successful coaching experience in soccer.
Ability and willingness to organize and supervise the soccer program.
Superior knowledge of the technical aspects of soccer and willingness to continue examining relevant theories and procedures.
Thorough understanding of the growth and development of students and athletes at the assigned school.
Thorough knowledge of Gaston County Schools Board of Education athletic policies and responsibility for implementing them across 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 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 more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 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; also 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 refer requests or grievances through the appropriate channels.
Maintain discipline, address grievances, and foster 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 equipment sites.
Account for equipment and collect fees for lost or unreturned equipment.
Ensure athletes use only authorized areas of the building at appropriate times.
Inspect locker rooms before and after practices and games for general 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.
Instill respect for equipment and school property and teach proper care and use.
Perform other duties assigned by the Head Coach and/or administration.