Boys Soccer: Assistant Varsity Coach

Everett Public Schools•Everett, MA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Varsity Coach is directly responsible to the Head Varsity Soccer Coach and the Director of Athletics. This role is part of the Everett Athletics program, which strives to educate and inspire student athletes to be the best version of themselves. The coach must utilize sound educational principles and goals to ensure athletics are a worthwhile part of the overall school program.

Requirements

Knowledge of soccer and its rules, and ability to instruct players in all facets of the sport.
Evidence of ability to get along with pupils, parents, colleagues, and other citizens.
CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

Previous soccer coaching experience is desirable.
Previous experience in either high school, college or both is desirable.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college preferred.
Completion of the MIAA Coaches Education Class and/or other requirements by the MIAA preferred.

Responsibilities

Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
Maintain accurate records of team lists, injury reports, scores of games, stats (report to athletic office and newspapers as requested), incident reports, and physical examinations.
Be available during the entire school year to lend assistance in guidance and counseling to team members regarding scholastic achievement, college entrance, and citizenship.
Determine the athlete’s academic eligibility.
Be responsible for information contained in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Handbook and the EHS Student Handbook.
Oversee the safety conditions of the facility of the area in which the assigned sport is played at all times that students are present.
Be present at each practice session and at all contests of the sport coached, including supervision of the weight room, locker room, and shower areas until the area is secured before and after practices and contests and bus trips.
Enforce discipline and encourage sportsmanship-like behavior according to standards set by the Principal and Athletic Department.
Attend all Athletic Department and EHS meetings that deal directly with the sport coached, including MIAA, GBL, Coaches Associations, and Athletic Awards meetings.
Stay informed of rule changes, trends, and recommendations that affect their sport.
Give personal support to the entire EHS staff, including school principal, school assistant principals, and teachers.
Establish avenues of communication with other adults to identify potential resources for the enhancement of EHS athletics.
Directly supervise team members at home and away contests.
Assist in the distribution and collection of all uniforms and equipment.
Coaches are responsible for equipment not returned by their team members at the designated time.
Perform all other duties as the head coach and/or athletic director may deem to be in the best interest of the sport, pupil, and school.