JV Girls Soccer Head Coach (2026-2027)

Aiken County Public Schools•Graniteville, SC

About The Position

The Head Coach leads the JV girls soccer program to help participating students develop high-level sport skills, appreciate discipline and sportsmanship, and build self-esteem. The coach plans and conducts practices, oversees student safety, supports injury prevention and follow-up, maintains season records and required paperwork, and works with the Athletic Director on scheduling and program needs. The role supervises students and is responsible for their safety, well-being, and work output. This is a seasonal position paid according to the Athletic Supplements Pay Scale, with performance evaluated annually under Board Policy.

Requirements

Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with administrators, staff, parents, and students.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to interpret and apply instructions and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the field.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate, if applicable.
Education and/or experience to be decided by the Executive Director and/or Building Principal.

Responsibilities

Coach students in the skills needed to achieve excellence in soccer.
Plan and schedule a regular in-season practice program.
Oversee facility and area safety whenever students are present.
Maintain accurate statistics, records, and season results.
Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior, and establish and oversee penalties for violations.
Maintain competency in rules, rule interpretations, contest procedures, coaching techniques, and other aspects of the sport.
Establish consistent performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition.
Maintain an effective program of injury prevention and follow-up.
Work with the Athletic Director to schedule intramural and interscholastic contests.
Recommend equipment, supply, and uniform purchases.
Maintain attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
Account for all equipment or delegate that responsibility.
Maintain positive public communications through the school and media to inform parents and the public about the athletic program.
Supervise students in the program in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.