NEOGOV · 3 months ago
High School Head Boys Soccer Coach - Foss High School
Foss High 2112 S. Tyler St., WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$28.41/hr - $28.41/hr
3+ years expTacoma Public Schools is seeking a High School Head Boys Soccer Coach to instruct high school athletes in fundamental skills and strategies necessary for success in soccer. The role involves supervising assistant coaches, planning practice sessions, and ensuring compliance with district regulations and policies.
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Responsibilities
Supervises assistant coaches and student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities
Plans, develops and implements an effective program for the particular sport to prepare athletes both physically and mentally to participate with confidence and self-assurance in athletic contests; formulates behavioral objectives for the coming sports season; administers discipline when necessary in a fair and consistent manner; emphasizes safety precautions; provides opportunities for each participant to achieve some success; schedules preseason meeting with parents to establish a personal relationship and to review the total scope of the program; informs participants prior to season about the district’s policies and regulations and extracurricular activity contract
Organizes practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive, and conducted on a regular daily basis with the idea of developing the athlete’s greatest potential; teaches basic fundamental skills of the sport; prepares daily practice activities and keeps records on file; emphasizes and promotes good sportsmanship in the conduct of team members and coaches; abides by regulations in the district Coaches’ Handbook
Assumes responsibility for all phases of the program involving coordination of facility use in conjunction with building athletic director; follows building and district procedures for budgeting and purchase of equipment through ASB; follows district procedures for handling injuries; submits to the athletic trainer a list of names of students who sustain incapacitating injuries during the season; maintains injury records in conjunction with athletic trainer; prearranges transportation with the building athletic director
Informs students and parents of the proper procedures of eligibility and special rules for the particular sport; posts rules and issues them to each participant
Establishes an effective system for issuing equipment and maintaining records including dates and times of issuance; assures the systematic return of all equipment, the cleaning and storing of equipment; performs weekly safety check for all equipment; holds students responsible for lost equipment; completes inventory lists and provides copies to the building athletic director
Issues letters and awards in accordance with previously established written regulations on file with the building athletic director; makes written recommendations to building athletic director, regarding program, facilities, and transportation problems; assists the building athletic director and district athletic director in achieving the objectives of the school’s athletic program
Attends all district and building athletic meetings as called by building athletic director and/or district athletic director
Updates knowledge by attending clinics, workshops, and maintaining familiarity with current athletic programs; keeps current with regard to rule changes as adopted by WIAA and Tacoma School District
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or equivalent
A minimum of three years of experience as an assistant coach
Must be at least 21 years of age (WIAA regulation)
First Aid Certificate, CPR card and AED training are required
Knowledge of building, Tacoma School District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines
Knowledge of effective coaching practices/techniques for the particular sport
Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards
Ability to motivate students
Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes
Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times
Ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and games
Ability to relate to students of differing athletic abilities
Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate athletic activities
Ability to set-up and maintain accurate records and files
Preferred
Red Cross Safety Training or Lifeguard certification is also required for swimming, diving and water polo coaches
Benefits
This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Company
NEOGOV
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