Soccer, Head Coach - Boys and Girls - Volunteer with Nominal Stipend

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.



This position is for individuals interested in volunteering their time out of a civic/humanitarian interest in youth athletics and may receive a nominal stipend.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Brian Murray, Principal, at (385)-646-3656 or email bmurray@graniteschools.org.  In the work experience section of the application, please list only your current and previous employers.  This is necessary for the reference check required by Utah statute.  Please list all coaching related experience on your resume only.

Sport: Girls and Boys Soccer
Coach Type: Head Coach for Girls and Boys soccer
Prior coaching experience: Preferred
Compensation:  Stipend Only

Current teachers under contract with Granite School District do not need to apply to be a coach.  Please contact the school and make them aware of your coaching interest. 

Job Summary:

The incumbent will be responsible for directing, or assisting to direct, a competitive sport program and meeting the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) requirements for the program.  The coach is both a mentor and positive role model for all students with which they interact.

Required Knowledge and Skills:
 

• Ability to build a positive working relationship with students, school staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Skill in developing young athletes while building a strong, positive, and competitive team culture that includes good sportsmanship and excellence in the classroom.
• Ability to mentor, train, and educate athletes in the sport and the necessary skills and techniques related to the game.
• Ability to foster excellence and a winning culture both on and off the court or field.
• Ability to train and educate student athletes in safety and injury prevention.
• Knowledge of UHSAA requirements and regulations.
• Ability to continue a program with strong traditions and the skills necessary to work with an involved community.

Minimum Requirements:
 

• Cleared background check through Granite School District
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Utah Concussion Training certification through National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)

Coaches have significant unsupervised access to students and are required to clear a background check prior to serving as a coach.  Granite School District will cover the cost of this background check.