Soccer Coach - Middle School Winter Season (Boys)

Invictus Academy of Richmond•El Cerrito, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Invictus Academy of Richmond is seeking athletic coach team members for the Winter Athletics Season. The academy prepares students in grades 7-12 for college and beyond, focusing on rigorous classroom cultures, authentic relationships, and restorative approaches. Coaches are expected to model principles of fair play, teamwork, good sportsmanship, effort, and self-improvement. The role involves teaching sport-specific skills, leading practices and conditioning, and fostering a love for the sport in students. Coaches must be professional, responsible, and collaborative, and clear TB and Livescan checks before the start date.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent
Pass a Criminal Background Check through the Department of Justice.
Obtain a negative TB reading prior to starting employment.
Knowledge and experience to teach skills related to the sport that you coach.
Ability to lead practices and conditioning for individuals and a team.
Passion for the sport coached and knowledge and experience with the techniques specific to the sport.
Professional, responsible, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues.
Able to clear TB and Livescan checks before the intended start date.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.
Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles.
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve on practice.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with the rules, regulations, and expectations of the CIF, OAL, and BACSAC.
Oversee all practices and games and supervise the athletes in their use of all facilities.
Responsible for the care, issuing, collection, storage and inventory of all equipment and uniforms used in the program.
Submit to the AD a complete, cleared roster of team members and full season schedule.
Assist in the prevention and care of injuries.
Follow the appropriate procedures for budget, purchasing, and transportation.
Ensure that all school disciplinary policies are followed.
Act as liaison between the school and parents, AD and Leadership.
Coordinate any banquets, awards or honors with the Athletic Director.
Maintain a relationship with athletes based on mutual respect and trust.
Foster open and respectful communication, offering and receiving constructive feedback to enhance personal and team performance.
Set and hold high expectations for academics and sportsmanship.
Develop trusting, authentic relationships with students and their families.
Encourage students to take risks and learn from their mistakes and create opportunities for students to leverage the power of their voice.
Supervise and engage with students in-person to ensure student safety and development.
Uphold and model core values, including purpose, perseverance, productivity, growth mindset, integrity, leadership, joy, gratitude, mindfulness, and kindness.
Perform any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.