Athletic Assistant Coach, JV Head Girls Soccer

The Academy•Westminster, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academy of Charter Schools is seeking an Assistant JV Head High School Girls Soccer Coach. The Academy is a public PK-12 school in Westminster, Colorado, focused on a rigorous curriculum and opportunities for students to explore strengths and passions. Our mission is to develop college-ready, exemplary citizens through academic mastery and personal empowerment, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our approach, Prepare, Explore, and Empower, guides our educational experience. Academy employees embody our mission and values, supporting academic mastery, designing student-centered learning, and empowering students. We strive for an engaging, inclusive, and joyful learning environment, valuing relationships and positive communication with a diverse community. Experience in school environments, strong people skills, and teamwork are required. We seek committed leaders who are prepared to perform at a high level in a demanding environment, possessing a people-first orientation, growth mindset, belief in all students' potential, passion for school success, creativity, innovation, kindness, openness, trust, dedication to data-driven practices, strong work ethic, flexibility, and a sense of humor. The Academy provides equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

Experience in the sport is required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge and experience with coaching.
Criminal background check required for hire.
Current CPR, First Aid and AED certifications.
1 year registered CHSAA or PERM Coach certification.
Current CHSAA certifications required.
Knowledgeable in sport.
Common sense, problem solving, mediation skills and mature attitude.
Ability to respond to hostile situations and intervene in physical altercations.
Ability to work with large groups of students, including students with special needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Authorizer policies and building and department procedures.
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
Operating knowledge of information technology systems and any other department specific software and equipment required within 2 months after entering position.
Responsibility to verify experience rests with employee.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a coach is preferred.
Copy of two current letters of recommendation and current certifications are highly recommended but not required with initial application.

Responsibilities

Provide for a safe and secure school environment.
Foster an optimal learning environment.
Act as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior by patrolling the field and monitoring student behavior.
Enforce school, District, and CHSAA policies.
Intervene in physical encounters.
Monitor visitors.
Report unsafe or unhealthy conditions.
Assist administrators and/or public officials with emergency or investigative situations.
Enforce The Academy, District and CHSAA regulations and policies, and act as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior by providing high visibility walking and surveying common areas, grounds and parking lots.
Monitor student behavior for infractions of safety regulations, weapons, tobacco, and substance abuse rules.
Discuss/mediate infractions with students; provide written accounts of unacceptable behavior/incidents to Athletic Director.
Communicate results of disciplinary process to parents.
Meet with parents and students when required by disciplinary procedures and outcomes.
Monitor students inside and outside of the building.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide Head Athletic Coach all purchase information, before any monies are spent.
Ensure accuracy of cash collections and funds security.
Follow all fundraising requirements as outlined by the Finance Department.