Head Coach - Soccer

Jefferson Rise•Harvey, LA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson RISE Charter School is seeking a Head High School Soccer Coach to lead and develop its high school soccer program. The Head Coach is responsible for building a competitive, student-centered program that promotes athletic development, sportsmanship, accountability, and school pride. The coach oversees all aspects of the soccer program while ensuring compliance with Jefferson RISE and Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) requirements. The high school soccer season typically runs from October through February, including preseason practices and potential postseason competition, for an approximately 4–5 month seasonal commitment. The Head Coach must be available for after-school practices, games, team activities, and meetings throughout the season. Evening and weekend availability, as well as occasional activities during school breaks, may be required based on the team and competition schedule.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of soccer fundamentals, rules, strategy, player development, and sport-specific conditioning.
Strong leadership, organization, communication, and conflict-management skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
Ability to communicate professionally with students, families, school personnel, officials, and opposing programs.
Must meet and maintain all applicable Jefferson RISE and LHSAA coaching requirements.
Must complete all required certifications, trainings, and compliance documentation within established timelines.

Nice To Haves

Previous soccer coaching experience preferred.
High school coaching and/or competitive playing experience preferred.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead practices, conditioning, games, and other team activities.
Teach soccer fundamentals, strategy, teamwork, and sport-specific conditioning.
Develop student-athletes across varying levels of skill and experience.
Establish and maintain clear expectations for attendance, academics, behavior, sportsmanship, and team conduct.
Manage team selection, positions, playing time, and other competitive decisions.
Supervise and provide direction to assistant coaches and other soccer personnel.
Communicate professionally and consistently with student-athletes, families, school staff, officials, and the Athletic Department.
Maintain team rosters, schedules, records, uniforms, equipment, and other required documentation.
Ensure student-athletes meet applicable eligibility, physical, and participation requirements before participating.
Follow all applicable Jefferson RISE and LHSAA policies, rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Promptly report eligibility concerns, injuries, incidents, ejections, or other compliance concerns to the Athletic Department.
Coordinate with the Athletic Department regarding scheduling, transportation, facilities, equipment, and game-day operations.
Promote sportsmanship and represent Jefferson RISE professionally at practices, competitions, and school or community events.
Perform other athletics-related duties as assigned.