Girls Soccer Goalie Coach

St Paul Academy And Summit School•St. Paul, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in Prekindergarten through grade 12. Our three campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our Goodrich Campus serves students in grades K-5, and our Randolph Campus serves students in grades 6-12. Our Prekindergarten is located on the campus of St. Catherine’s University and serves children beginning at age 4. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs. Our mission — shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world —is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students. For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu .

Requirements

Strong organizational skills
Effective communication skills with students, parents, and administration
Coaching experience at various skill levels in a competitive environment and in a state association like the MSHSL
Support the mission of SPA
Be able to contribute to the life of the School outside of the classroom
Executing a plan to successfully lead, develop, and nurture student-athletes in a positive educational based athletic philosophy
Eligibility to work as an MSHSL coach
Qualified applicants must include a list of references and a cover letter.

Responsibilities

Teach and develop essential soccer goal keeper skills
Display positive game conduct
Develop players’ ability to work together as a team
Support a positive environment that promotes good sportsmanship
Work closely with the Girls Soccer coaching staff, and the SPA Athletic department to support and grow the program
Support the program ideals in the development of all athletes
Conduct well-organized and structured practices
Coordinate game schedules
Provide effective supervision and evaluation of all players
Create a rapport with the greater community, generating interest in the program
Be visible in the soccer community
Recognize contributions of all; impress upon the athletes and parents that their efforts are valued
Participate as a positive team member in the development and support of excellence within the Athletic Department.