Head Coach - Soccer (Middle School)

Nottoway County Public Schools

Excellence in Education

General Description

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Collegiate Professional License.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working within a school system and/or soccer coaching or related extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and knowledge of volleyball 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.
• Coordinate the work of any assistant coaches or volunteer coaches to develop an effective staff.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of all participants through supervision and detailed practice schedules.
• Develop and manage an evaluation process to determine student-athletes who make the team through try-outs.
• Partner with high school coaches to enhance our middle school soccer program and embrace feedback.
• Communicate effectively with the team, staff, parents, administration, community, and the media.
• Attends required Head Coaches meetings scheduled by the Athletic Director.
• Schedules and holds a preseason parent meeting.
• Effectively communicates student-athlete handbook and team specific rules and regulations to the student-athletes and parents.
• Oversees team-specific financial accounts and coordinates effectively with the school bookkeeper and athletic director to address equipment and uniform needs.
• Coordinates at least one (1) fundraising event per year.
• 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

 Nottoway County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements; however, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.