Soccer Head Coach

Elijah House Academy • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Soccer Head Coach position is a mission-aligned leader who embodies EHA's philosophy of Christian education and cultivates in students a love for the sport of soccer. The Soccer Head Coach provides leadership in the planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of the EHA soccer program.

Requirements

• Be in agreement with the EHA statement of faith
• Demonstrate a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ
• Exhibit a passion for Christian urban education
• Support EHA's philosophy of education and core values
• Have experience as a head coach and player
• Hold First-aid and CPR certification or be eligible for certification

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities
• Effective coaching and player-development skills
• Soccer knowledge, including proper technique, strategy, and game management
• Conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and service-oriented communication
• Clear verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise all practices and games for the soccer team
• Supervise student-athletes after school during practices and while traveling to and from games
• Supervise student-athletes during pickup and dismissal after practices and games
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director (AD) to set team goals
• Develop plans for individual skill development, team concepts, drills, and conditioning
• Review athletic schedules with AD to ensure availability for all practices and games
• Coordinate with AD regarding athletic award ceremonies
• Coordinate and execute transportation plans for all team travel, including travel dates, roster counts, and departure/return times
• Assist the AD in selecting assistant coaches and volunteers
• Provide orientation, direction, and training for assistant coaches
• Be present at all games and practices
• Work with the AD to coordinate game-day duties (equipment manager, timekeeper, scorekeeper, bookkeeper, etc.)
• Ensure first aid kits are available at all practices and games
• Promote and model good sportsmanship among athletes, students, and fans
• Report and document all athletic injuries
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date stat books
• Conduct meetings with athletes, parents, and coaches as needed
• Communicate facility, field, or equipment concerns to the AD
• Collaborate with all coaches to ensure athletes and parents understand all rules and expectations
• Promote a welcoming environment for visiting teams, guests, and officials
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and uniforms in good condition
• Communicate needs for new or replacement items to AD
• Inspect athletic areas for cleanliness and proper storage of supplies, equipment, and uniforms
• Oversee the return of all equipment, unused supplies, and uniforms at season's end using a checklist

Benefits

• Compensation is based on the time commitment and responsibility assigned. Terms will be discussed with the Athletic Director during the application process. This is a part-time, seasonal position compensated through a stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed