Beech Grove Middle School Head Boys' Soccer Coach

Beech Grove Middle School: Head Boys' Soccer Coach

Job Summary: The Soccer Coach is employed to supervise all program related activities and ensure appropriate student conduct as outlined in the school's student handbook and athletic handbook. To instruct student athletes in the fundamentals, rules, strategies and physical training needed for individual and team success that leads to pride, self-confidence and self discipline.

Duties, Responsibilities and Minimum Expectations: The following functions are considered essential to this position:

1.Coaches will plan, schedule and implement a regular program of training and attend all practices, competitions, meetings and activities. Head coaches are responsible to train, delegate to, communicate with, encourage professional development of and supervise any Assistant Coaches for the sport. Coaches will communicate and coordinate on a regular basis with the Athletic Director.

2.Unless otherwise excused, each person accepting a coaching assignment will be expected to attend all practices and games, parent meetings, awards events, and meetings called by the administration or Athletic Director, including but not limited to a pre-season coaches meeting and a pre-season parent/athlete meeting.

3.Supervise approximately student athletes in tryouts, practices, competitions, other outings until student's transportation arrives. Maintains discipline, addresses grievances and works to create good morale, cooperation and team unity.

4.Provides training rules and any other regulations and requirements to each athlete.

5.Selects student manages, assistants and statisticians as needed.

6.Initiates programs and follows policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies including the completion of proper forms and reporting requirements.

7.Coordinates with Athletic Director regarding student suspension and related communication with parents.

8.Advises Athletic Director about requirements for tournaments and sports events, and recommends policy, method or procedural changes. Participates in the budget planning process with the Athletic Director including requirements for the next season and equipment guidelines on type, style, color and specifications.

9.Accountable for all equipment and submits to Athletic Director notice of any equipment lost or not returned. Submits an annual inventory and records of equipment.

10. Monitors and examines locker rooms and areas used before and after practice and checking on the general cleanliness of these areas.

11. Promotes the sport within the school and outside the school through news media, youth programs or any other feasible manner. Responsible for content, quality, effectiveness and accuracy of any oral or written release to the media, including competition results to the local papers. Maintain good public relations with media, Booster Club, parents, officials, students, volunteers and fans.

Qualifications:

1.Past playing experience preferred but not required

2.Past coaching experience preferred but not required

3.Good communication skills

4.Reputable background working with youth

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, pushing and pulling.

• Continuous standing and walking.

• Occasional reaching and fine motor skills.

• Repetitive motion of ankles and knees.

• Lifting of up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.

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