Head Soccer Coach

Warren Easton Charter High School•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Soccer Coach leads one unified soccer program serving both the boys and girls teams at Warren Easton Charter High School. The role owns the full arc of the season: player development, practice and match leadership, academic eligibility monitoring, LHSAA compliance, safety and supervision, and the culture of the program on and off the pitch. As one of the school's most visible ambassadors, the coach carries The Easton Way into every match, every road trip, and every interaction with families, officials, and opposing programs. This is a standalone, part-time, seasonal position. It is both strategic and hands-on: the coach sets the multi-year direction of the program while personally leading training and competition. The position reports on a solid line to the Assistant Principal, Student Life & Supports, with a dotted line to the Athletic Director for scheduling, facilities, transportation, and LHSAA coordination. The role supervises assistant and volunteer coaches as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated soccer coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level.
All certifications required of LHSAA coaches, held currently or completed before the first official practice, including first aid and CPR and AED and any state-required coaching coursework.
Working knowledge of LHSAA eligibility and soccer regulations, or a credible plan to master them before the season begins.
Satisfactory criminal background check and all clearances required under Louisiana law for work with students.
Availability for afternoon, evening, and weekend practices, matches, and team travel across the full season.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
A recognized coaching credential, such as a United States Soccer Federation license or a United Soccer Coaches diploma.
Prior head-coaching experience, including experience leading both boys and girls programs.
A record of developing players to collegiate opportunities.
Established relationships within the New Orleans and greater Louisiana soccer community.

Responsibilities

Design and lead all practices, training plans, and match preparation for both programs across the season.
Develop players technically, tactically, and physically at every level of experience, from first-year players to college prospects.
Select rosters, name captains, and assign responsibilities to assistant and volunteer coaches.
Set and model clear standards for effort, sportsmanship, and conduct at every practice, match, and team function.
Plan offseason development opportunities consistent with LHSAA rules and school policy.
Monitor grades, attendance, and eligibility for every rostered player in coordination with counselors and teachers.
Establish academics-first team structures, including study expectations and regular progress checks.
Communicate early with families and school staff when a student-athlete is at risk academically or behaviorally.
Reinforce the Portrait of a Graduate competencies through team leadership roles and program culture.
Maintain current knowledge of LHSAA bylaws, eligibility rules, and soccer-specific regulations; certify rosters and submit required paperwork on time through the Athletic Director.
Verify that every player has a current physical, emergency contact information, and all required consent forms on file before participation.
Hold and maintain all certifications required of LHSAA coaches, including first aid and CPR and AED, and ensure assistant coaches do the same.
Follow concussion protocols and injury-reporting procedures, and coordinate with athletic training support.
Provide continuous supervision of students at practices, matches, and during team travel.
Coordinate match schedules, officials, facilities, and transportation through the Athletic Director's office.
Maintain the uniform and equipment inventory, and submit budget and purchase requests through approved channels only.
Manage field readiness and game-day setup in coordination with operations staff.
Follow all school procurement, cash-handling, and fundraising policies; the role makes no independent financial commitments on behalf of the school.
Communicate schedules, expectations, and program updates to families clearly and on a predictable cadence.
Represent the school professionally with officials, opposing programs, media, and the public.
Build interest in the program across the student body and, within LHSAA rules, the broader New Orleans soccer community.
Partner with alumni and community supporters of Easton athletics through channels approved by school leadership.