Head Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Coach

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Junior Varsity team plays in the Fall Season (August - October). This is a part-time, seasonal position beginning Wednesday, July 31, 2024, and ending in late October. The daily work schedule will vary slightly according to specific team practice and competition schedules but will generally be focused on a 3-6pm time slot, Monday-Friday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instruct players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and technique of the sport.

• Plan and organize practices and game operations.

• Assesses player's skills, monitors players during competitions and practice, keeps the Boys' Soccer Head Coach informed of the athletic performance of student-athletes.

• Organizes and directs individuals and small group practices/exercises.

• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.

• Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

• Participates in special activities to include parent's night and end of season team gathering.

• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Boys' Soccer Coach or Athletic Director.

• Supervision and instruction of student-athletes during all team activities.

• Maintenance and inventory of team equipment and apparel.

• Regular communication with team parents and athletics program staff regarding team activities.

• Attendance at required team and interscholastic athletics program meetings.

• Support of multi-sport participation for student-athletes.

• Promotion of balanced achievement in all areas of school life for student-athletes.

• Compliance with all Polk County Schools and North Carolina High Schools Athletic Association policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful candidates must be available for all practices and competitions during the coaching season. Experience coaching at some level is preferred, but not required. Additionally, candidates must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and must possess or obtain prior to the start of their season current First Aid and CPR certification.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates should complete an application (including resume and cover letter) through the school's online application system.

JOB CONTACT:

George Alley

Polk County High School

Assistant Athletic Director

Boys Soccer Head Coach

Girls Soccer Assistant Coach