Head Soccer Coach - Girls

Legacy Christian Academy•Andover, MN

12d

About The Position

Position Overview Lifestyle Statement: Coach must live up to the agreed upon lifestyle statement. To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of Christian moral values, sense of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-control. The head coach will oversee the program as it applies to all eligible athletes in conjunction with the Athletic Director. General: o The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the school community’s image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and character development. o The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended time and risk injury factor. o It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and Godly judgment.

Requirements

Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned position at the high or college school level
Has the demonstrated ability to organize and supervise a total sports program
Has substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the program and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field
Strong positive verbal and written communication skills
Professional, approachable, respectful
High level of integrity
Efficient and well organized
Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
Patient and calm demeanor under pressure

Nice To Haves

First Aid, CPR and AED certification preferred
Maintains Continuing Education Requirement for MSHSL

Responsibilities

Send information/correspondence to players/parents as needed
Conduct orientation programs for athletes and coaches
Assume responsibility for schedule development or schedule verification
Conducts weekly devotions while in season
Follow and complete the pre-season and post season checklist
Work with Athletic Director on ordering needed equipment
Work with the Athletic Department to manage travel arrangements
Oversee coaching staff across middle and high school levels
Ensure compliance to submission of all forms and fees/deposits required by athletes
Develop and maintain team rosters
Monitor athlete attendance/behavior/academic status
Determine and procure team and individual awards
Prepare and administer season ending program
Forecasting annual program needs
Oversee the middle school coaching staff and assist with team placement
Appropriate development of core values
Creates and shares purpose statement with players and parents
Develops a Game Plan and Spiritual Development Plan as part of Coaching Transformation
Appropriate skill development training
Appropriate positive motivation
Coordinates offseason skill development
Collaborates with strength and conditioning coach for in-season and off-season plans
Strong Christian faith exhibited through personal devotion, worship and prayer life
Commits to studying God’s Word fervently
Displays application of biblical truths
Maintains a commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith
Demonstrates a living, growing faith in Jesus Christ and a spiritual role model for students
Filters instruction through a biblical worldview and integrates faith and learning