Middle School Girls Soccer Assistant Coach

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Job Title: Girls' Soccer Assistant Coach

Location: Hastings Middle Scool

Reports to: Middle School Director of Student Life

Job Summary

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

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: Prior successful experience working in a school setting or coaching student athletes is strongly preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must hold or be willing to obtain the following certifications: Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion Training, First Aid or Sports Injury Prevention Training, CPR/AED, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay's Law), Ohio Department of Education Pupil Activity Permit.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential duties of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Instructs and teaches skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement in soccer
• Establishes a fair and objective manner for executing player selection and effectively communicates with students regarding selection decisions for team rosters
• Demonstrates a willingness to meet with the parent(s) or guardian(s) of any student who is a member or trying out for the team
• Demonstrates the ability and/or experience to create and maintain an inclusive team culture
• Plans and sets up activities, practices, and games in conjunction with the Department of Student Life
• Ensures a certified coach is present at all soccer practices and games
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules
• Ensures that proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms and updated inventories are adhered to
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with students, parents, community, staff and the media
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required
• Attends work regularly and is punctual
  
  

Marginal Duties And Responsibilities

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Attends in-service training and staff meetings as needed.
• Sanitizes and cleans equipment.
• Inspects facilities and athletic fields for health and safety concerns.
• Chaperones/supervises athletic events, as needed
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising standards and assisting in maintaining a safe environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to move; sit; use technology. The employee must have the ability to teach proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms of conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

• Upper Arlington Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!