What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-27 Coach - Boys JV Soccer - Highland Park Sr position at Saint Paul Public Schools?
General Information
Position Summary
This position is responsible for organizing, coordinating and promoting the program for the assigned sport.
Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties.
Plan, organize and teach the fundamentals, strategies, rules and proper conditioning for the assigned sport.
Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship.
Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the sport.
Instruct sports participants in safety procedures and the need to report injuries to the coach immediately; implement procedures for handling injury situations; contact emergency personnel when necessary.
Conduct tryouts for a team or for an individual to participate in a competition; select the players for a team or participants in individual sports who will represent the school.
Instruct and work with athletes to assist them with perfecting their abilities and providing them guidance in keeping fit for competition and teaching them how to react under the pressure of competitive play.
Prepare the team or individual athlete for competition by working out plays and strategies that are suit the strengths of the team/individual.
Provide for the safety of student sports participants by inspecting and preparing equipment and facilities and by being aware of weather conditions and spectator reactions.
Issue, collect and maintain inventory of uniforms and sports equipment as required.
Reserve playing facilities and schedule practices; establish a schedule to play against other teams or schools for individual sports; arrange transportation to events.
Ensure that players are academically eligible to participate in school sponsored sports.
Comply with the rules and regulations of Saint Paul Public Schools and the Minnesota State High School League.
Comply with all Minnesota High School League mandates and requests.
Communicate to all students the policies of the team, school and school district relating to school sponsored sports activities.
Complete reports and forms as required (e.g., team rosters, performance records).
Participate in athletic awards programs as required by school or district.
Contribute to the District's inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe, welcoming and respectful environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Position Summary
This position is responsible for organizing, coordinating and promoting the program for the assigned sport.
Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties.
Plan, organize and teach the fundamentals, strategies, rules and proper conditioning for the assigned sport.
Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship.
Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the sport.
Instruct sports participants in safety procedures and the need to report injuries to the coach immediately; implement procedures for handling injury situations; contact emergency personnel when necessary.
Conduct tryouts for a team or for an individual to participate in a competition; select the players for a team or participants in individual sports who will represent the school.
Instruct and work with athletes to assist them with perfecting their abilities and providing them guidance in keeping fit for competition and teaching them how to react under the pressure of competitive play.
Prepare the team or individual athlete for competition by working out plays and strategies that are suit the strengths of the team/individual.
Provide for the safety of student sports participants by inspecting and preparing equipment and facilities and by being aware of weather conditions and spectator reactions.
Issue, collect and maintain inventory of uniforms and sports equipment as required.
Reserve playing facilities and schedule practices; establish a schedule to play against other teams or schools for individual sports; arrange transportation to events.
Ensure that players are academically eligible to participate in school sponsored sports.
Comply with the rules and regulations of Saint Paul Public Schools and the Minnesota State High School League.
Comply with all Minnesota High School League mandates and requests.
Communicate to all students the policies of the team, school and school district relating to school sponsored sports activities.
Complete reports and forms as required (e.g., team rosters, performance records).
Participate in athletic awards programs as required by school or district.
Contribute to the District's inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe, welcoming and respectful environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of physical fitness and sports safety.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong supervisory skills.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Knowledge of the assigned sport
- Physically able to carry out the coaching duties of the assigned sport.
- Previous coaching experience.
- State coaching certification.
- CPR certification.