Varsity Boys & Girls Soccer Assistant Coaches

Orange County • Newport Beach, CA

3d

About The Position

The Assistant Coach assists the Varsity Head Coach with the day-to-day operations and activities of the varsity and/or lower-level soccer programs. The role helps develop, organize, coordinate, oversee, and manage a comprehensive and efficient athletic program.

Responsibilities include supporting team selection and preseason planning; teaching and training athletes in the fundamentals of soccer; planning and supervising practices, competitions, travel, and other team activities; maintaining facilities and equipment; supporting athlete safety and sportsmanship; and completing administrative tasks as assigned by the Varsity Head Coach or Athletic Department.

Requirements

• Previous coaching experience.
• Adequate knowledge and understanding of soccer.
• Meet coaching certification standards set by Pacifica and CIF-SS.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Willingness to take and pass a background check.
• Willingness to drive a passenger school van.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Hold tryouts, if necessary, to determine varsity, JV, and freshman/sophomore teams.
• Communicate with the Varsity Head Coach about team selection.
• Meet with the Varsity Head Coach before the season to discuss goals, expectations, the coaches handbook, and program logistics.
• Inventory equipment related to the program.
• Attend the Athletic Department’s preseason All Coaches Meeting.
• Provide instruction and training in the fundamentals of soccer and coach all phases of the sport.
• Plan and execute team practices and carry practice plans.
• Supervise the team during practices, contests, travel, and other team-related activities.
• Maintain facilities and team equipment to appropriate standards.
• Promote sportsmanship, fair play, and a Christ-centered environment.
• Provide basic medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
• Understand and follow applicable national, state, and league rules, including athlete eligibility rules.
• Report contest scores to the Athletic Director and appropriate media outlets before 10 p.m. on the night of the contest, as assigned.
• Complete administrative tasks assigned by the Varsity Head Coach or Athletic Department administrators.
• Keep team information on MaxPreps up to date, including the season schedule, roster, statistics, and scores, as assigned.
• Use Athletic Department-provided sports technology, such as Hudl, Insta-stat, and iPad, to prepare the program for competition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed