Girls Soccer Program Head

Harvard-Westlake School•Studio City, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Harvard-Westlake School is seeking a Girls Soccer Program Head with expertise in sport knowledge, administrative skills, leadership, Harvard-Westlake cultural aptitude, and character. This role is responsible for leading the girls' soccer program from seventh through twelfth grade, fostering a positive and successful environment for student-athletes, coaches, and parents. The Program Head will set the vision, manage staff, develop strategic plans, and ensure the program aligns with the school's academic and cultural values.

Requirements

Expertise in sport knowledge
Administrative skills
Leadership abilities
Harvard-Westlake cultural aptitude
Strong character
Clear vision for the program
Ability to motivate students, coaches, and parents
Ability to set and communicate clear expectations
Ability to assemble a cohesive coaching staff
Ability to act as a stabilizing force during adversity
Ability to provide direction during challenges
Ability to set challenging and realistic goals
Knowledge of current trends in soccer
Ability to develop strategic plans
Ability to teach students execution of plans
Connections to the local, state, and national soccer community
Commitment to continuing education in soccer
Knowledge of training techniques for middle and high school levels
Familiarity with best teaching methods
Ability to assist students pursuing soccer beyond high school
Experience with vertical program integration (7-12)
Experience hiring coaches
Experience developing program philosophy and athletic skill progressions
Communication skills with support staff
Experience scheduling practices and games
Experience working with equipment managers and maintenance staff
Basic computer skills
Ability to complete necessary paperwork
Ability to attend mandatory meetings
Understanding of student-athlete time commitments
Ability to instill a mindset of possible success
Respect for academic priorities
Respect for teachers, staff, and support staff
Adherence to school rules and procedures
Respect for diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds
Appropriate behavior as a role model
Representation of the school at all times
Personal life choices that do not jeopardize school reputation
Obedience to school policies and laws

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and a clear vision for the girls' soccer program, motivating students, coaches, and parents.
Set clear expectations for students and guide them in meeting those expectations.
Assemble and manage a cohesive coaching staff committed to the school's best interests.
Act as a stabilizing force during adversity, providing timely direction.
Set challenging and realistic program goals and develop plans to achieve them.
Stay current with sport trends and implement them at Harvard-Westlake.
Develop and execute consistently successful strategic plans.
Teach students how to execute strategic plans.
Build connections within the local, state, and national soccer community to attract coaches and student-athletes.
Commit to continuing education in the sport by attending at least one conference or clinic annually.
Implement appropriate training techniques and teaching methods for middle and high school levels.
Provide meaningful assistance to students pursuing the sport beyond high school.
Oversee the vertical integration of the program (grades 7-12), including hiring coaches and developing philosophy and skill progressions.
Communicate effectively with Sports Performance, Sports Medicine, and other athletic department support staff.
Schedule practices and games for all program levels, considering the school's mission.
Collaborate with the equipment manager and maintenance staff to ensure equipment availability and facility readiness.
Maintain basic computer skills and complete necessary paperwork for school, league, and CIF requirements.
Attend all mandatory school, league, and CIF meetings.
Understand and accommodate students' academic commitments, ensuring opportunities for academic success.
Instill a mindset of possible success in students.
Provide rationale for program decisions and ensure students understand the purpose of endeavors.
Prioritize students' academic education.
Be respectful of the time and expertise of teachers, staff, and support staff.
Adhere to all school rules and procedures, seeking assistance when needed.
Ensure the program respects the diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds of Harvard-Westlake families.
Act appropriately at all times as a role model for students.
Represent the school at all times, ensuring behavior is consistent with school expectations.
Ensure personal life choices do not jeopardize the reputation of the school or its community.
Obey all school policies and local, state, and federal laws.