MS Head Boys Soccer Coach (Reinstatement) - Goodrell

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The MS Head Boys Soccer Coach instructs student-athletes in fundamental soccer skills, strategy, and physical training to support individual and team success. The coach also fosters moral values, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship, and assists the Head Coach with aligning and implementing program systems and skill development. This is a part-time, stipend position with a stipend of $2,198. The work may take place indoors or outdoors depending on the activity. Candidates offered the position must pass criminal background and child and adult abuse registry checks; some positions may also require fingerprinting, drug and alcohol testing, a physical capacity test, 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

Bachelor’s degree in education, coaching, or a related field.
Knowledge of the overall operations of an athletic program.
First Aid and CPR.
Knowledge of conference rules and regulations.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the athletic program.
Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time for individual and team development.
Coach and instruct players individually or in groups on sport rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques.
Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Establish and maintain written student behavior standards and provide appropriate supervision of athletes at all times.
Assign duties to assistant coaches under the coach’s jurisdiction.
Explain and enforce rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes.
Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventories, and related records.
Work with the Director of Activities and School Equity to schedule practice and competition facilities.
Monitor team members’ academic performance to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
Confer with parents or guardians as necessary regarding student athletic performance.
Report and obtain approval from the Director of Activities and School Equity for all adults associated with the sport.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Follow procedures for the care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Participate in activities such as 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 development activities to improve coaching performance.
Attend work promptly and regularly, maintain confidentiality, and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public, students, and employees.
Assist with other duties as assigned.