Varsity Girls Soccer Assistant Coach

School District of Lancaster • McCaskey JP Hs, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Varsity Girls Soccer Assistant Coach will assist with the organization, administration, facilitation, and maintenance of a successful athletic team. This role requires a thorough understanding of PIAA and NFHS rules, adherence to school policies, and active participation in team development and student recruitment. The assistant coach will work closely with the head coach to implement practice plans, teach techniques and strategies, and foster a positive and respectful environment for student-athletes.

Requirements

• Demonstrated successful experience playing and/or coaching the sport.
• Teaching certification or the ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of pedagogy.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Understanding of basic fundamentals and movements of the sport.
• Knowledge of current trends, tactics, strategies, and skills of the sport.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, coaches, parents, faculty members, and administrators.
• Experience working with urban students.
• Availability to assist with implementation of a year-round training program.

Nice To Haves

• National coaching certification preferred (ASEP/NFHS/Other Governing Body).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the organization, administration, facilitation, and maintenance of a successful athletic team.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all PIAA and NFHS rules appropriate to the sport.
• Adhere to attendance, eligibility, and discipline policies.
• Assist with collection and inventory of equipment.
• Attend scheduled meetings with the head coach.
• Attend trainings, clinics, or conferences provided by the head varsity coach or athletic director.
• Attend all JV/Varsity practices which occur prior to the start of the middle school season.
• Communicate regularly with youth coaches running programs which serve as feeder programs.
• Actively recruit students and encourage participation.
• Assist with maintaining student participation during the season.
• Assist with providing team building activities throughout the year.
• Provide a positive example for students.
• Teach techniques, strategies, and tactics which align with the philosophy of the head coach.
• Assist in the development of season-long, monthly, and weekly plans for preparation and improvement (instruction, drill, competition, conditioning, and recovery).
• Provide input toward the development of a written practice plan for each practice.
• Assist in the implementation of daily practice plans which include clear objectives and organization that reflect season-long, monthly, and weekly plans.
• Assist in providing time for instruction, drill, and competition as appropriate.
• Model respect toward athletes, officials, opposing team, and spectators.
• Teach respect toward teammates, opposing team, officials, and spectators.
• Support the defined standards of behavior communicated by the head coach.
• Administer consistent, fair, and firm discipline.
• Work in cooperation with SDoL administrators, teachers, support staff.
• Develop and demonstrate positive relationships with SDoL administrators, teachers, clerical workers, and custodians.
• Assist in providing year-round opportunities for athletes in the form of open gyms, camps, and/or competitive leagues.
• Support the decisions and philosophy of the head coach.
• Assist with the raising of funds through booster club/parent organization.
• Perform other delegated duties assigned by the head coach.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed