HS Assistant Girls Soccer Coach - Hoover

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The HS Assistant Girls Soccer Coach instructs student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training needed to support individual and team success. The role also promotes pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. The assistant coach supports the Head Coach in aligning and implementing program systems and developing athletic skills. The position is a part-time stipend role. Work may take place indoors or outdoors depending on the activity. The position requires standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. Candidates offered the position must pass criminal background and child and adult abuse registry checks; certain positions may also require fingerprinting, drug and alcohol testing, a physical capacity test, and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Requirements

Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization.
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Coaching and/or leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR.
Knowledge of conference rules and regulations.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach with operation of the athletic program.
Coach and instruct players individually or in groups on sport rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques as determined by the Head Coach.
Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Provide proper supervision of athletes at all times.
Participate in organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to join the sport.
Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, equipment inventory, and other related records or duties as determined by the Head Coach.
Monitor team members’ academic performance to help ensure they meet eligibility requirements, as determined by the Head Coach.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Participate in special activities, including parents’ night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Follow and maintain knowledge of District policies and procedures.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Attend work promptly and regularly; maintain confidentiality and satisfactory, harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.