Coach - Head Girls Soccer @ Frontier Middle School

Moses Lake School District 161•Moses Lake, WA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Head Girls Soccer Coach at Frontier Middle School. The coach will be responsible for managing the soccer program within the framework and philosophy of the Moses Lake School District Athletics Department. This includes organizing, supervising, and evaluating practice sessions, implementing safety plans, and ensuring adherence to all rules and policies. The coach will also be responsible for motivating players, communicating with parents, scheduling events, and maintaining equipment and facilities.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to effectively carry out the duties of the position and comply with the policies and procedures set forth by the Principal, Athletic Director, and the Moses Lake School District.
Exhibited knowledge of the sport, demonstrated technical skills, and successful experience teaching these skills to secondary school student-athletes.
Valid First Aid and CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain prior to the start of season.
Ability to meet WIAA age requirements applicable to the position.
Exhibited organizational skills and abilities to ensure a well-managed program.
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Moses Lake School District Athletics Department.
Demonstrate knowledge of modern trends, techniques, strategies, playing rules and procedures.
Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions.
Implement a safety plan that includes teaching of the proper techniques and fundamentals.
Adhere to all safety rules.
Have an emergency medical plan in place.
Inform parents of individual players regarding attendance, discipline, and injury.
Relate to staff members in a professional and effective manner.
Demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship with athletes, peers, and the public (particularly at sporting events).
Motivate players.
Keep players informed of available camps, weight programs, etc.
Teach and discipline in a consistent and equitable manner.
Understand and adhere to WIAA, league, district, and building rules and policies.
Implement team rules in accordance with the policies and regulations listed above.
Direct student managers and statisticians on respective teams.
Schedule and provide transportation to sport events.
Adhere to scheduled facility times.
Instruct team members as to changes in the rules and teach fundamentals of the sport.
Attend all staff meetings and make scouting assignments to assistant coach(es).
Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
Arrive early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to adequately prepare, and remain long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
Plan and implement both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
Never criticize, admonish, or argue with coach staff or any staff member within hearing or sight of players or parents.
Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources available.
Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.
Complete mandatory SafeSchools training annually.
Complete sport specific WIAA coaching standard courses by the third week of the season.