HS Head Girls Soccer Coach (East)

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a High School Head Girls Soccer Coach. This stipend position is for $6,088, based on a percentage of the base salary negotiated by DMEA. Stipends are subject to proration if the full season is not worked. The ACTV Head Athletic Coach HS (Stipend) in the Activities Department reports to the Director of Activities and School Equity and receives guidance from the Director of District Activities and Community Education. The basic function is to instruct participants in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success, while also fostering pride, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship.

Requirements

Valid IA Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization
Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
Coaching and/or leadership experience
Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in education, coaching, or related field
Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
First Aid and CPR certification
Knowledge of Conference rules and regulations
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Serves as the leader and manager for the athletic program.
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time for individual and team development.
Coaches and instructs players on rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes.
Assigns duties to assistant coaches, including out-of-season workouts and pre-season practice sessions.
Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages participation.
Establishes a K-12 program philosophy, potentially incorporating youth camps and clinics.
Ensures that rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility are explained and followed.
Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, and equipment inventory.
Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure eligibility.
Submits athlete rosters, inventories, final season statistics, and award winner lists to the Director of Activities and School Equity.
Reports and secures approval for all adults associated with their sport from the Director of Activities and School Equity.
Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport through communication with media, booster clubs, and other organizations.
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Participates in special activities such as parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Follows and maintains knowledge of all district policies and procedures.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional development activities.
Attends work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintains confidentiality.
Maintains satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Assists with other duties as may be assigned.