8th Grade Girls Head Soccer Coach

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Position: 8th Girls Head Soccer Coach
Location: Jones Middle School

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 (girls). 

QUALIFICATIONS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Prior successful experience working in a school setting is preferred. Previous experience coaching interscholastic Soccer Athletes is required. 

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 (girls)
• 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 (girls) 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
• Enforces discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times
• Ensures that medical and safety requirements are adhered to.
• Follows OHSAA rules and regulations
• Provides guidance for the youth and middle school girls Soccer (girls) programs.
• Assists in the selection and training of Assistant Coaches
• 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 in-service training and staff meetings as needed.
• Sanitizes and cleans equipment.
• Inspects facilities and athletic courts for health and safety concerns.
• Chaperones/supervises athletic events, as needed 

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. 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.
 
Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the district.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disbility, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities.
 
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties assigned by the incumbent's supervisor and/or appointing authority.