Soccer Coach (Dirksen Junior High School)

Joliet Public Schools District 86•Joliet, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Soccer Coach at Dirksen Junior High School, reporting to the Jr. High Principal and Athletic Director. The role is for certified personnel, working for 9 months as internal staff. The coach is responsible for developing individual player skills, planning and scheduling practices, and ensuring student academic eligibility. Key duties also include collaborating with the athletic director for scheduling contests, recommending equipment purchases, conducting tryouts, and maintaining various administrative records. The coach is expected to enforce discipline and sportsmanship, oversee facility and equipment safety, participate in professional development, and assist with athlete recognition programs. All media requests must be channeled through the Director of Communication and Development.

Requirements

Professional expertise in the sport being coached
Has current CPR/ AED certification prior to first scheduled practice of season
Responsible professional behavior
Knowledge of game rules and league regulations
Demonstrated skills in youth leadership
Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people
Participation in Coaches Certification Program

Responsibilities

Coach’s individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season.
Encourages academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
Plans and conducts tryouts for sport being coached
Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.)
Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times
Oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
Oversees the safety conditions of the facility & equipment on assigned sport
Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled
Assists Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
If necessary, submits all media requests to Sandy Zalewski, (Director of Communication and Development) for publication. At no time should coaches submit articles or interviews directly to media groups.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned