Athletic Coach - Soccer

Polk County Public Schools•Lakeland, FL

16h

About The Position

This position teaches students the physical skills required to play soccer and positively influences the attitudes and behaviors of players, students, and the community. The coach teaches cooperation, self-control, and proper sportsmanship while considering student welfare first. The role involves planning and supervising practices, preparing schedules under athletic department direction, maintaining appropriate standards for equipment use, assessing athletes' physical condition, preparing eligibility lists, and securing team documents. The coach supervises students associated with the activity, including making sure they are picked up after practices and games.

Requirements

Maintain an Athletic Coaching certificate issued by DOE if not a certified teacher, as required by state statute.
Knowledge of FHSAA and county rules governing sports.
Knowledge of game rules.
Ability to work cooperatively with parents, students, school districts, and agencies in providing services to students.
Ability to develop concepts and ideas and communicate them orally and in writing.
Knowledge of child development.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with students, teams, and groups.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position.

Nice To Haves

Certified teachers are encouraged to add an Athletic Coaching Endorsement to their teaching certificate.
Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

Teach the physical skills necessary to play sports.
Teach cooperation, self-control, and proper spirit of competition.
Enforce school district and FHSAA policies and standards of behavior and sportsmanship.
Provide fair and equal opportunities for all candidates.
Establish rapport that encourages athletes to ask questions and seek advice.
Plan and supervise practice sessions appropriate to players' age and maturity.
Prepare schedules under the direction of the athletic director and District Director of Athletics.
Establish rules for proper use and care of athletic equipment.
Assess athletes to ensure their physical condition is appropriate for the sport.
Prepare a list of students for eligibility and present it to the athletic director.
Secure required documents from team members and provide them to the athletic director.
Consider student welfare first.
Supervise all students associated with the activity and ensure they are picked up after practices and games.
Perform other duties as assigned.