Head Girls Soccer Coach

Marion Independent School District•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Girls Soccer Coach is responsible for developing and promoting the soccer program at Marion High School. This includes organizing and evaluating daily practices, maintaining equipment and facilities, supervising locker rooms, and ensuring the safety and well-being of student-athletes. The coach will also manage program needs for budgeting, attend required meetings, and communicate effectively with administration, staff, parents, and students. A key aspect of the role is to provide leadership and program development for a sequential 7-12 program and to promote the sport within youth programs.

Requirements

Must possess a Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization as mandated by the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, Iowa High School Athletic Association, and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

Nice To Haves

Arranging the end of season banquet (encouraged).
Promoting the sport within youth programs (encouraged).

Responsibilities

Organizing, conducting, and evaluating daily practices.
Maintaining, inventorying, and conducting periodic safety checks of equipment, supplies, and facilities.
Supervising locker rooms and facilities until all students leave.
Assuring necessary medical attention while working with the Trainer on prevention and rehabilitation programs.
Determining the needs of the program for budgeting.
Attending all necessary conference meetings (if applicable).
Attending all required Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and/or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) meetings and submission of all required IHSAA/IGHSAU paperwork.
Arranging the end of season banquet (encouraged).
Scouting (if warrants).
Assisting the Booster Club with needs specific to the activity.
Conducting staff meetings as needed.
Checking academic progress and eligibility of participants according to Marion Independent Schools, the IHSAA and/or IGHSAU rules and regulations.
Establishing and enforcing all regulations of Marion Independent Schools, the IHSAA and/or the IGHSAU, including informing participants of these policies (Good Conduct, transportation regulations, etc.).
Promoting the activity through announcements, newsletters, etc.
Conducting himself in a sportsmanlike manner while modeling and promoting the high ideals of sportsmanship with staff and team.
Communicating throughout the year with the Activities Director in regards to program development, staff and team.
Providing leadership and program development for a sequential 7-12 program in the activity.
Promoting the sport within youth programs (encouraged).
Informing participants of lettering and special award criteria and informing the Activities Office which athletes receive these awards.
Aiding the Activities Director in the establishment of a schedule.
Continuous development, improvement, and evaluation of Assistant Coaches (9-12).
Attending clinics and reading literature to stay abreast of changes in the activity.
Supplying the Activities Director with forms, team information, season summary, and statistics.
Acting as the historian for the sport collecting and updating individual and team records.
Communicating with the administration, faculty, Activities Director, parents, students, and staff members in an effort to have an effective and efficient Activities Department.
Modeling the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior.
Knowing the rules of the sport.
Developing philosophies that guide program development.
Assisting in establishing goals for program, team, and individuals and developing strategies to achieve them.
Working hard, being positive, and being on time.