Assistant Varsity Coach - Girls Soccer

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•East Palo Alto, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Girls Varsity Soccer Coach coaches and develops student athletes, providing direction so they can build soccer skills and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Coaches engage with the East Palo Alto community and support the mission and values of KIPP Esperanza. This seasonal, temporary position reports to the Athletic Director and is based on a school calendar and time-off schedule. The posting describes the role as part-time and non-exempt, with a maximum of 17.5 hours per week for a 10-week season; it also gives an earlier summary of 9 hours per week maximum. Compensation is $15 per hour for 175 total season hours, or $2,625 if all hours are worked. The coach plans and leads practices and games, communicates and enforces team rules, supervises athletes, and creates a safe environment that supports students’ physical, social, and emotional development. The role involves frequent travel to gyms and fields throughout San Francisco and the Peninsula. The season may be postponed or canceled in an emergency, and the coach must follow applicable health and safety guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid California Class C driver's license and current insurance coverage.
Safe driving record; a DMV report may be requested.
Ability to follow and uphold KIPP Esperanza policies and mission.
Familiarity with the rules and regulations of the assigned sport.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members.
Ability to manage a class professionally.
Flexible, reliable, punctual, professional, and enthusiastic approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including effective communication by email and phone.
Access to reliable transportation throughout San Francisco and the Peninsula.
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Ability to coach athletes with different skill levels.
Ability to lead practices three times a week and games twice a week.
Ability to navigate school campuses and different meeting spaces; use technology; and occasionally lift or carry equipment weighing 1–20 pounds.
Physical agility to kneel, walk, push or pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and reach overhead as needed.
Ability to manage deadlines and normal work standards, analyze problems and alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for extended periods, read, perform routine calculations, and memorize and recall objects and people.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of high school or club soccer coaching experience is encouraged.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Previous completion of Fundamentals of Coaching training or a certificate from a prior sports season.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the assigned team.
Instruct and demonstrate skills and techniques for individual and team development.
Clearly communicate and enforce team conduct and eligibility rules.
Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections while maintaining the integrity of the selection process.
Consult with the Athletic Director about off-season training, summer camps and practices, uniform fitting, and pre- and post-tryout parent meetings.
Create a safe environment that supports students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
Supervise athletes during practices, transportation to games, games, and until guardians pick them up or arrangements are made for public transportation.
Model good sportsmanship and appropriate conduct toward opposing teams, fans, parents, officials, spectators, and the community.
Lead practices three times per week and games twice per week.
Complete required safety training, including annual mandated reporter, bloodborne pathogens, concussion, sudden cardiac arrest, and heat illness prevention training; CPR and First Aid every two years; and Fundamentals of Coaching training at hire unless previously completed.
Follow KIPP health and safety guidelines based on recommendations from the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies.