Assistant Girls Soccer Coach

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Girls Soccer Coach provides coaching, athlete development, and supervisory responsibilities for the athletic program. The position is responsible to the Athletic Director and/or a head coach. Compensation for extra-pay positions is contingent on District approval of the associated athletic event during the school year. The coach helps build a positive, competitive program that supports individual and team growth and success. Duties include developing detailed practice plans, fostering athlete character development, communicating expectations, maintaining equipment and records, supervising athletes and facilities, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders. The coach monitors injuries and communicates with the athletic trainer and parents, ensuring athletes are medically cleared before returning to play. The role also includes professional learning, timely completion of program responsibilities, and evaluation of assistant coaches where applicable. The work takes place in a professional school environment, primarily independently and frequently with others, indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally. Noise may range from quiet to loud. The position requires scheduled school/work hours and may require extended hours or days as directed. The incumbent may interact in person and through other communication methods with students, staff, and the public. Physical activities may include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, and lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds, potentially more depending on assignment and student needs.

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.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
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 courteously and professionally with the public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, and work the days, hours, locations, and assignments directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility.
Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
Effective organizational and time-management skills; detail-oriented.
Cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible.
Promote a positive climate, culture, and community; be student-centered and relationship-focused.
Demonstrate citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.

Nice To Haves

Initial Teacher License from the Colorado Department of Education.
Professional Teacher License from the Colorado Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Report consistently for work as scheduled and perform other duties as assigned.
Meet established performance standards and seek feedback and professional growth.
Communicate high expectations for athlete behavior and communicate regularly with the Athletic Director.
Manage program finances and meet related responsibilities in a timely manner.
Demonstrate knowledge of soccer, sport policies, rules, game management strategies, governing-body regulations, and athletes’ developmental levels.
Provide fair, patient, and understanding leadership that fosters a positive environment.
Communicate professionally and promptly with stakeholders and develop positive, respectful relationships.
Build and maintain a program that promotes individual and team growth and development.
Create a competitive environment in which athletes can experience individual and team success, and apply strategies to maximize competitive opportunities.
Maintain, inventory, store, and reorder equipment before the season begins.
Evaluate assistant coaches where applicable.
Establish and consistently use clear, proactive communication procedures.
Include and value stakeholders.
Monitor athlete injuries, communicate with the athletic trainer and parents, take a proactive approach, and ensure medical release before return to play.
Plan character development for athletes on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual bases.
Prepare detailed practice plans supporting individual skill progression and strategy development.
Submit rosters, transportation requests, and certifications before deadlines.
Supervise facilities and athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions.