Assistant Girls Soccer Coach

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Girls Soccer Coach provides coaching, development, and supervision for an athletic program at Discovery Canyon Campus High School. The position is responsible to the Athletic Director and/or a head coach. Compensation for this extra-pay position depends on the District approving the relevant athletic event during the school year. Required certifications may also be obtained after accepting the position. The coach supports athlete development and program success by planning practices, promoting individual and team growth, maintaining equipment and records, supervising athletes and facilities, communicating with stakeholders, and complying with applicable sport and governing-body rules. The position includes working with athletes, families, school staff, and the public in a professional school environment, both indoors and occasionally outdoors. The work schedule is directed by the supervisor and may include extended school/work hours or days.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
ASEP Certification (American Sport Education Program).
CHSAA Certification (Colorado High School Activities Association).
NFHS Coaching Fundamentals Certification (National Federation of State High Schools).
Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands.
Ability to assist students in assigned areas.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interact with the public courteously and professionally.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set clear priorities, and organize work effectively.
Ability to work as directed across assigned days, hours, locations, and duties.
Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility.
Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
Detail-oriented, energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible approach to work.
Cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to promote a positive climate, culture, and community while being student-centered and relationship-focused.
Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or squatting; lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds (and possibly more depending on assignment and student need); climbing stairs, ladders, or stools; reaching, grasping, turning objects, and using computer keyboards and writing utensils.

Nice To Haves

Initial Colorado Department of Education teacher license.
Professional Colorado Department of Education teacher license.

Responsibilities

Report consistently for scheduled work and perform other assigned duties.
Meet established performance standards, seek feedback, and pursue professional growth and learning.
Communicate high expectations for athlete behavior and reinforce those expectations.
Communicate regularly with the Athletic Director and maintain timely, professional communication with stakeholders.
Meet fiscal-management responsibilities in a timely manner.
Apply knowledge of soccer, sport policies, rules, and game-management strategies, and comply with governing-body requirements.
Support athletes’ development and help move them to their next level.
Demonstrate fair, patient, tolerant, and understanding leadership that fosters a positive environment.
Build respectful relationships with stakeholders and foster individual and team growth and development.
Create a competitive environment in which athletes can experience individual and team success; use strategies and tactics to maximize competitive opportunities.
Maintain, inventory, store, and reorder equipment before the season begins.
Evaluate assistant coaches where applicable.
Use clearly defined, consistent, and proactive communication procedures where possible.
Monitor athlete injuries, communicate with the athletic trainer and parents, take a proactive approach to injuries, and ensure athletes are medically released before returning to play.
Plan character development for athletes on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
Prepare detailed practice plans that support individual skill progression and strategy development.
Submit rosters, transportation requests, and certifications by deadlines.
Supervise facilities and athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions.
Work assigned hours, days, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Maintain confidentiality and observe data privacy requirements applicable to the educational community.