Assistant Soccer Coach (Middle School)

                           NOTTOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

                                      NOTTOWAY, VIRGINIA

General Description

The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, character development, and coaching instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Collegiate Professional License.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working within a school system and/or basketball coaching or related extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and knowledge of basketball rules and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Foster, develop, and display the highest level of sportsmanship among coaches, athletes, spectators, and officials
• Must obtain CPR, First-AID, Child-Abuse, and Concussion Certifications within one (1) year.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of all participants through supervision and detailed practice schedules.
• Assist the head coach in developing and managing an evaluation process to determine student-athletes who make the team through try-outs.
• Provide guidance and support for Middle School soccer program(s), including monitoring their progress and development.
• Communicate effectively with the team, staff, parents, administration, community, and the media.
• Attends required Coaches meetings scheduled by the Athletic Director.
• Required to attend the preseason parent meeting.
• Effectively communicates student-athlete handbook and team specific rules and regulations to the student-athletes and parents.
• Maintain proper records, including VHSL physical forms and team information.
• Develop and manage a system of issuing equipment to players, maintaining equipment inventory and storing equipment.
• Promotes the proper use and care of equipment and school property.
• Assists the athletic director in preparing eligibility forms.
• Maintains compliance of Nottoway County Public Schools and Virginia High School League rules, regulations, and policies that pertain to athletic programs.
• Encourages community partnerships that enhance interscholastic activities at Nottoway County Public Schools.
• Responsible for the setup, organization, and removal of equipment for practices and games, ensuring safety, functionality, and efficient operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Knows how to exercise self-control and perseverance when dealing with students, parents, staff, administration, and community members.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive environment.
• Skillfully manages individual and group interactions.
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintains great attendance and is punctual.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach overhead, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments under a variety of weather conditions.
• Visual and auditory ability to interact with students, staff, and the public both in-person and via technology.

*Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Submission of two (2) professional references, including one from a current or former supervisor.
• Successful completion of background screenings, including:
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test
• FBI criminal history investigation
• Virginia State Police criminal history check
• Child Protective Services (CPS) background check