Varsity Girls Soccer Coach @ Nothgate High #4097

Mt. Diablo Unified School District•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job description outlines the minimum qualifications and standards for athletic team coach positions within the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, specifically for a Varsity Girls Soccer Coach at Northgate High. It details required knowledge and competencies across several areas: care and prevention of athletic injuries, coaching techniques specific to soccer, rules and regulations of the sport (including North Coast Section, league, and California Interscholastic Federation rules), and child or adolescent psychology as it relates to sports participation. Additionally, it specifies extra competencies for non-certificated personnel, including background checks, health verification, and limitations on grading. A significant portion of the description is dedicated to a comprehensive Code of Ethical Conduct that all coaches must abide by, emphasizing respect, fair play, player safety, positive leadership, proper supervision, and ethical behavior regarding recruitment and substance use. The overall purpose is to ensure coaches are qualified, ethical, and capable of providing a safe and positive athletic experience for student-athletes.

Requirements

Knowledge and competency related to care and prevention of athletic injuries, basic first aid, and emergency procedures (evidenced by completion of a college-level course in the care and prevention of athletic injuries and possession of a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card, OR a valid sports injury certificate or first aid card, and a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card, OR a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I or II card)
Knowledgeable in coaching theory and techniques in the sport or game being coached (evidenced by completion of a college course in coaching theory and techniques of the specific sport, OR completion of in-service programs arranged by a school district or county office of education in the specific sport, OR prior services as a student coach or assistant athletic coach in the sport or game being coached, OR prior participation in organized competitive athletics at the high school level or above in the sport being coached)
Training and knowledge of the rules and regulations in the athletic activity being coached, including the rules and regulations of the North Coast Section, the league rules, and regulations of the California Interscholastic Federation
Demonstrated ability to communicate those rules and regulations in an effective, respectful manner which instills teamwork, commitment and discipline
Knowledge of child or adolescent psychology as it relates to sports participation (evidenced by completion of a college-level course in child psychology or sports psychology, OR completion of a seminar or workshop on human growth and development of youth, OR prior active involvement with youth in school or community sports program)
For non-certificated personnel: Has not been convicted of any offense referred to in Education Code 44010, 44011 or 44424, or any offense involving moral turpitude or evidencing unfitness to associate with children
For non-certificated personnel: Is free from tuberculosis and any other contagious disease that would prohibit certificated teachers from teaching, as verified by a written statement, renewable every four years, from a licensed physician or other person approved by the district
For non-certificated personnel: Shall not assume coaching duties/responsibilities prior to the District receiving fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
Demonstrate knowledge, training and competency to insure compliance with the Code of Ethical Conduct
Abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct

Responsibilities

Show respect for players, officials, other coaches and parents
Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials
Establish and model fair play, sportsmanship and proper conduct
Establish player safety and welfare as the highest priority
Provide an environment that instills teamwork, commitment and discipline
Provide leadership which promotes a positive experience for the student athlete
Provide proper supervision of students at all times
Use discretion when providing constructive criticism and when reprimanding players
Maintain consistency in requiring all players to adhere to the established rules and standards of the game
Properly instruct players in the safe use of equipment
Avoid exerting undue influence on a student's decision to enroll in an athletic program at any public or private postsecondary educational institution
Avoid exerting undue influence on students to take lighter academic course(s) in order to be eligible to participate in athletics
Avoid suggesting, providing or encouraging any athlete to use non-prescriptive drugs, anabolic steroids or any substance to increase physical development or performance that is not approved by the S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Surgeon General or the American Medical Association
Avoid recruitment of athletes from other schools
Work effectively with Booster groups
Work effectively with school administration