JV Girls Soccer Coach

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The JV Girls Soccer Coach provides coaching, athlete development, and supervision for the athletic program at Rampart High School. The coach is responsible to the Athletic Director and/or a head coach. Compensation for this extra-pay position depends on the District approving the related athletic event during the school year. Required certifications may also be obtained after accepting the position. The coach develops and maintains a program that supports individual and team growth, creates opportunities for athletes to experience success, and promotes character development. Duties include preparing practice plans, managing equipment and program records, communicating with athletes and stakeholders, monitoring athlete injuries and return-to-play releases, and supervising athletes and facilities before, during, and after practices and competitions. The coach may evaluate assistant coaches where applicable and is expected to pursue professional growth and meet established performance standards. This position works in a professional school environment, primarily independently and frequently with others, both indoors and occasionally outdoors. The work environment may range from quiet to loud. Scheduled school/work hours or days are required, and extended hours or days may be required as directed. The physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or squatting, and typically lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with potentially greater demands depending on assignment and student need.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
ASEP Certification (American Sport Education Program).
CHSAA Certification (Colorado High School Activities Association).
NFHS Coaching Fundamentals Certification (National Federation of State High Schools).
Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands and to assist students in assigned areas.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interact with the public courteously and professionally.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set clear priorities, and work assigned days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed.
Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility.
Ability to work well with others in a team setting and demonstrate cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Effective organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.
Student-centered, relationship-focused approach that promotes a positive climate, culture, and community.
Demonstrate citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
Energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible approach.

Nice To Haves

Initial Colorado Department of Education teacher license.
Professional Colorado Department of Education teacher license.

Responsibilities

Report consistently for scheduled work and perform other duties as assigned.
Meet established performance standards, seek feedback, and pursue professional growth and learning.
Communicate regularly with the Athletic Director and maintain timely, professional communication with athletes, parents, staff, and other stakeholders.
Set and reinforce high expectations for athlete behavior and foster a positive, respectful program environment.
Apply knowledge of soccer, sport policies and rules, governing-body regulations, game management, and athlete developmental levels.
Build and maintain a program that fosters individual and team growth and provides opportunities for success in competition.
Identify and apply strategies and tactics to maximize individual and team competitive opportunities.
Manage program fiscal responsibilities and submit rosters, transportation requests, and certifications by deadlines.
Maintain, inventory, store, and reorder equipment before the season begins.
Evaluate assistant coaches where applicable.
Establish and consistently use clear, proactive communication procedures.
Monitor athlete injuries, communicate with the athletic trainer and parents, take a proactive approach to injuries, and ensure medical release before return to play.
Plan character development for athletes on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
Prepare detailed practice plans that support individual skill progression and strategy development.
Supervise athletes and facilities before, during, and after practices and competitions.