Head Coach- Girls Varsity Soccer (Seasonal Spring 2027)

GOVERNORS SCHOOL•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Head Coach Girls Varsity Soccer position is responsible for coaching and directing student-athletes to develop a high level of skill and an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. This seasonal position is expected to run approximately from late February through mid-May 2027. The coach follows school and VHSL policies and procedures; plans and leads practices, training, and games; maintains a safe environment; and oversees athletic equipment, uniforms, records, paperwork, and student eligibility. The coach coordinates with the Activities Director on schedules, transportation, overnight accommodations, and other program matters, and supervises student-athletes and assistant coaches. The coach also communicates professionally with students, staff, families, officials, and the community, maintains required certifications and training, and performs other related duties as assigned. The role serves from year to year on the recommendation of the Executive Director. The supplement is based on extracurricular activity guidelines and documented experience.

Requirements

Some experience as a head coach at the high school or college level is preferred.
Effective coaching techniques and skills.
Some knowledge of the sport’s rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
Ability to teach proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Meet the physical demands of the job, including regular talking or hearing; frequent walking, running, jumping, stretching, standing, sitting, fine hand use, handling, reaching, and keyboard or video display terminal use; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing stairs or ladders; regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; and close, distance, focus-adjustment, and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

Some experience as a head coach at the high school or college level.

Responsibilities

Follow and maintain knowledge of school and VHSL policies and procedures.
Teach athletic skills and techniques that support individual and team achievement.
Plan and arrange practices, games, activities, training programs, and practice schedules.
Ensure a certified coach is present at practices and games.
Maintain and inventory athletic equipment and uniforms, including proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance.
Coordinate game transportation and overnight hotel reservations with the Activities Director, except for District and State competitions.
Travel with student-athletes on the team bus to and from games, or assign a School designee to do so.
Follow school and VHSL financial policies for collecting and disbursing money and managing expenses and receipts.
Recommend purchases of uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
Work with the Activities Director to prepare practice and game schedules.
Maintain records and complete required paperwork on time, including insurance, attendance, and medical forms.
Ensure student-athletes are cleared through the Activities Director’s office before practicing or playing.
Enforce discipline policies and promote sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
Supervise students in locker rooms at home and away games and ensure appropriate behavior.
Secure offices, storage areas, doors, locker rooms, and lights after practices and games, or delegate this task to an Assistant Coach.
Explain and enforce rules and regulations governing athletic conduct and eligibility.
Maintain safe facilities and adhere to medical and safety requirements.
Coordinate with the press and report game scores when required.
Complete school or VHSL injury reports within 24 hours for any student injury, even if the student does not see a physician.
Report adults associated with the sport to the Activities Director and obtain approval.
Submit athlete rosters one week before the first game; report roster changes; and submit inventories, final season statistics, and an alphabetical award-winner list immediately after the season.
Consult the Activities Director about off-season training programs.
Assign duties to assistant coaches, including pre-season practice sessions.
Interact courteously and thoughtfully with students, staff, parents, fellow coaches, and officials, and resolve conflicts professionally.
Maintain and secure confidential records and inquiries appropriately.
Represent the school and District professionally in interactions with students, parents, community members, staff, and the media.
Attend League Coaches meetings or delegate attendance to the Assistant Coach.
Maintain required certifications and training hours; attend work regularly and punctually.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Activities Director, Executive Director, or appropriate administrator.