MS Head Girls Soccer Coach (Reinstatement) - Goodrell

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The MS Head Girls Soccer Coach instructs participants in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training needed to achieve individual and team success. The coach also supports athletes’ development of moral values, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. The position assists with the alignment and implementation of systems and skill development for the athletic program. This role leads and manages the athletic program, plans practices, coaches and supervises athletes, ensures compliance with applicable rules and policies, maintains program records and equipment, monitors student eligibility, and communicates with families and school staff. The coach also participates in program events and professional development. This is a part-time, exempt stipend position paying $2,198.

Requirements

Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization.
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Coaching and/or leadership experience.
Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
Successfully pass a criminal background check and child and adult abuse registry check if offered the position.

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 written standards of student behavior and provide proper supervision of athletes at all times.
Assign duties to assistant coaches under the coach’s jurisdiction.
Explain and enforce rules and regulations concerning athletic activities and athlete eligibility.
Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventories, and related records.
Work with the Director of Activities and School Equity to schedule facilities for practices and competitions.
Monitor team members’ academic performance to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
Confer with parents or guardians as necessary regarding their student’s 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 parent’s night, banquets, award nights, pep assemblies, and other special activities.
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.