7th Gr. Girls Soccer Coach

7th Gr. Girls Soccer Coach

 

Title: 7th Gr. Girls Soccer Coach

Department: Athletic

Reports To: Athletic Director, in conjunction with the Principal

Compensation: Stipend range of $2,250-$3,150

Position Summary

• Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success
• Plans all team activities in accordance with RSU 57 Policy
• Plans all practices and games

Qualifications:

• Has knowledge and background in the sport
• Meets RSU 57 and MPA eligibility requirements:
  • First Aid Training
  • CPR Training
  • Concussion Management Course
  • Heat Illness & Acclimatization Course
  • Fundamentals of Coaching Course
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
  • Protecting Students from Abuse Course
  • Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Course
• RSU 57 Background Check
• Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check

Requirements must be met when specified.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Thorough knowledge of all local and state athletic policies
• Implement policies as required
• Attend all required meetings set by school and MPA
• Emphasize the importance of academics, sportsmanship, and citizenship as part of the athletic philosophy
• Maintain high standards for athletes' performance and conduct
• Model standards of conduct in own behavior
• Dress appropriately at practices and games
• Knowledge of sport
• Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques
• Seek opportunities to learn and employ new techniques and ideas
• Teach skills that are appropriate and safe for the individual athlete
• Supervise athletes at all times
• Maintain, inventory, properly store, and care for equipment
• Check equipment and facilities for safety
• Oversee the necessary preparation to hold scheduled events or practices as necessary
• Create and enforce appropriate team rules
• Knowledge and use of appropriate emergency/injury response skills
• Encourage leadership of athletes on and off the field
• Communicate with parents promptly and appropriately
• Participate in pre-season informational meetings with parents and athletes
• Interact with game officials effectively and appropriately
• Model excellent sportsmanship at all times
• Meet deadlines for paperwork and other related duties
• Maintain paperwork/records of athletes as required
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the head coach, athletic director, or principal

Language and Communication Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents pertinent to position, i.e. athletic policy manuals, handbooks, and state guidelines
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly, in speech and writing, to parents, coaches, and athletes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, athletes, coaching staff, and the community

Mathematical Skills:

• Understanding of budgeting and accounting practices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25�75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally will be excessive. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.