Soccer Coach (High School)

JOB TITLE:   Soccer Coach (High School)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  SCHS Athletic Director

LOCATION:  Sussex Central High School

JOB CATEGORY:  Non-Classified

COMPENSATION:  Head Coach Stipend

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student-athletes so they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in soccer.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

•  Instructs and demonstrates skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in the sport.
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
•  Plans and sets up activities, practices, and games.
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student-athletes at all times.
•  Develops appropriate practice plans and schedules.
•  Ensure proper cleaning, and maintenance of equipment and storage facilities.  
• Provides a yearly inventory of all equipment.
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures  
• Knowledge of Virginia High School League (VHSL) rules  
• Specific knowledge of subjects assigned  
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction  
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior  
• Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills 
•  Strong problem solving skills 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must demonstrate the professional and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, parents, school administration and members of the community.
• Candidate must possess good moral character.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and have personal transportation.
• Candidate must have 3 years experience as a coach preferred.
• Must be able to work extra hours during evenings and weekends.  
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

• Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms; gymnasiums, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas.
• Frequent walking, standing, lifting objects weighing up to approximately 25 pounds, and occasional lifting in excess of 75 pounds.
• Other limited physical activities are required.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.
• Contact with other staff members, coaches, athletic trainer, and parents are required.
• Contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary.
• Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required.

EVALUATION

• The athletic director and building administrator will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sussex County School Board is an equal opportunity employer; as such, it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, political affiliation, handicapping condition, or sex in its educational programs or employment.  No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.