Girls Soccer Varsity Head Coach-PHS 27-28SY

Portage Township Schools•Portage, IN

21h

About The Position

The Girls Soccer Varsity Head Coach develops and oversees activities for the assigned sport, including practices, competitions, season records, awards, and team equipment and uniforms. The coach supervises student-athletes during practices, competitions, and other activities; monitors academic progress and eligibility; and promotes skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, character, discipline, and positive attitudes. The coach also coordinates team facilities and supplies, maintains the roster and required records, communicates with students and parents, and completes other coaching duties assigned by the athletic director. Coaches receive a stipend according to the season of the assigned sport.

Requirements

Knowledge of the assigned sport.
Familiarity with Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) rules for the assigned sport.
First Aid and CPR certification, and knowledge and understanding of concussion protocol; training is available.
Ability to communicate with parents and students.
Ability to address situations involving blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
Ability to foster positive student-athlete relationships and work effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
High standards of professional ethics and conduct.
Successful completion of criminal history and DCS clearances.
Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques used by athletes.
Ability to visually monitor athlete performance.
Ability to sit and stand for periods of time, lift and reach, and possibly carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior successful coaching experience.
IHSAA and NFHS coaching certification; training is available.

Responsibilities

Develop sport activities, practice and competition schedules, season records, awards, and equipment and uniform inventories.
Inform student-athletes of applicable policies, procedures, and training rules.
Emphasize skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, character development, and discipline.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, and other activities, and address conduct as appropriate.
Monitor student-athletes’ academic progress to ensure eligibility.
Coordinate and secure facilities, equipment, uniforms, and other supplies used by the team and staff.
Maintain the team roster.
Perform other coaching responsibilities as needed or directed by the athletic director.
Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.
Work with student-athletes in a fair, understanding, tolerant, systematic, and patient manner.
Promote school and community interest in the assigned sport.
Hold a preseason or postseason parent meeting.
Ensure required physical examinations and forms are completed and submitted.
Maintain association membership and certification in IHSAA-mandated courses and CPR.
Report injuries and other concerns.