Athletic Coach - Soccer

Polk County Public Schools•Lake Wales, FL

About The Position

This position teaches students the physical skills needed to play soccer and positively influences players’ and students’ attitudes and behaviors. The coach also promotes positive values and sportsmanship while supervising students involved in the activity. The role requires work with students, teams, parents, school district personnel, agencies, and the public, and may involve working indoors and outdoors.

Requirements

Maintain an Athletic Coaching certificate issued by the DOE as required by state statute if not a certified teacher.
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 cooperatively and collaboratively with students, teams, and groups.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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