Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach

Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach

Northern High School

Internal Candidates: Schedule C - External Candidates: Edustaff

Hours: 3 to 9:00 PM

Job Summary: 

Responsible for all facets of the high school girls soccer program at Portage Northern High School

Responsibilities:

• Directly coach the Portage Northern Varsity Boys Soccer Team competing in the SMAC Conference and MHSAA tournament play
• Assist Athletic Director in the development of schedules for all levels
• Set the direction for and oversee the sub varsity girls soccer programs
• Coordinate and lead the PN Girls Soccer Booster Club and provide a short-term and long-term vision
• Maintain program inventory and work with Athletic Director on program budget
• Select, manage, and evaluate the Varsity Assistant, and Sub-Varsity coaching staff

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Previous soccer coaching experience with a preference towards previous head coaching experience
• Superior technical knowledge of the sport of soccer
• Proven ability to handle administrative responsibilities of a high school athletic program
• Ability to communicate, foster and maintain positive relationships with students, other coaches, administrators, news media, boosters, and parents
• Transparent and proactive communication, well organized, and detail oriented
• Has high expectations and coaches with passion and integrity
• Successful experience in mentoring and developing a coaching staff
• Familiarity with local and regional club soccer organizations and willingness to make connections
• and establish relationships that enables a smooth and positive transition from one season to the next
• Proven ability to attract students to their program and retain them for multiple years
• Ability to deal with and resolve conflict
• Desire to serve others
• Ability to understand and follow policies (PNHS, PPS, MHSAA)
• Must undergo a background check and fingerprinting

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Questions, please contact James Swinehart, athletic director at jswinehart@portageps.org. 

PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online at:  https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps

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