Head Coach - Soccer

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•San Jose, CA

1d•$21 - $25

About The Position

Our coaches are actively engaged in the San Jose community, and embrace the mission and values of KIPP Heritage. The Soccer Coach is to be responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in that sport. This is a seasonal, temporary role (10 hours per week) reporting to the Athletic Director. This role has an end date of May 22, 2026.

Requirements

2 to 3 years of Soccer coaching experience required
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage
Safe driving record (will be ask to provide a DMV report)
Ability to follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of KIPP Heritage.
All school coaches should be familiar with the rules and regulations of the sports they are assigned to coach
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members
Ability to manage a class in a professional manner
Flexible, reliable, punctual, professional and has an enthusiastic approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively via email and phone.
Access to reliable transportation throughout San Jose, San Francisco and the Peninsula.
Ability to work independently and within a small team
Ability to coach athletes of different skill levels

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the particular and assigned team.
Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the particular sports program; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections.
Maintain the integrity of the selection process.
Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryout informational parent meetings.
Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Supervise athletes at all times during practices, transport to games, games and until athletes have been picked up by guardians, or make arrangements to ride public transportation.
Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.
Complete required safety training for basic first aid and injury prevention available through SafeSchools and NFHS Learn, including, but not limited to: Annually - mandated reporter, bloodborne pathogens, concussion in sports, sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness prevention https://www.nfhslearn.com / Every Two Years - CPR and First Aid: https://www.cprcertified.com / At time of hire - Fundamentals of Coaching or certificate of completion in a previous sports season