Head Coach of High School Boys Elite Soccer Team

Job highlights 

• Elite soccer team head coach in private boarding school in CT.
• Being a member of the school soccer program, the head coach will work with and be supervised by the Director of Soccer Program.
• The job will be coaching, teaching or resident advisor.

Qualifications

• College education prefers science/math/computer background.
• High school soccer coaching experience.

Head Coach Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coaching:

As the Elite Team Head Coach, this individual is responsible for all aspects of the varsity program.

2. Assisting Director of Soccer Program:

• Assisting the Director of Soccer Program in hiring assistant coach.
• Supervising varsity team.
• Assisting the Director of Soccer Program as required.

3. Recruiting students

Assisting Director of Soccer Program to recruit students for all program teams.

4. Conducting practices

Responsible for creating the practice plan each day and informing students of said plan.

5. Teaching and Academic monitoring

• Teaching 1 or 2 classes followed by school credit requirements.
• You are responsible for keeping a close watch on all program players’ academic status to ensure that they are in line to meet NCAA requirements.
• If needed, support students in their academic performance.

6. Team performance

• Create a positive and conducive environment for player and team growth.
• Take an active role in the disciplinary process for any violations of the student code of conduct.
• Responsible for expressing issues to the parents of students in question of any violations.

7. Team athletic performance

• Game strategy:

Implement your own system based on the talent that you have on the team.

• Scheduling:

Responsible for scheduling games and/or events against other teams.

• Understanding “Trophy Oriented” mindset. And realize this idea with AD and president.

8. Transport team to all games and competitions.

Also, in charge of meals for any extended trips.

Teacher responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Adherence to the hours of employment per the contract when classes are being held;
• Fostering a positive classroom climate for students.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and which adhere to all PSA academic policies and procedures;
• Instruct and monitor students in the appropriate usage of learning materials and equipment;
• Analyze information acquired from student assessments to adjust teaching strategies;
• Prepare required reports on students and activities;
• Attend and participate in departmental, school, and parent meetings;
• Follow curriculum guidelines and actively collaborate with colleagues on all curriculum mapping activities;
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, Dean of Academics, the Administration, and parents regarding student progress;
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;
• Provide appropriate levels of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;
• Assign grades for each form of student assessment as well as submit grades for progress reports and report cards within required deadlines;
• Demonstrate skills in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds;
• Participate in all admissions-related activities as required;
• Encourage parent and community involvement;
• Obtain information for parents when requested,
• Promptly respond to all forms of communication in a timely manner;
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as directed by the administration;
• To maintain high standards of professional behavior towards colleagues, students and parents;
• Undertake administrative and instructional duties as assigned by administration.