JOB OPENING: JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS’ SOCCER COACH

NAME OF POSITION: BOYS’ JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER COACH

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To serve as the Assistant Coach of the West Valley Boys’ Soccer Program, including the coaching of the JV.

THIS POSITION IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: West Valley High School Athletic Director and Principal, Head Boys’ Soccer Coach.

TIME:

Dates Activity Starts and Finishes (approximate): February 27-May 26 (Spring Sports Season)

Weeks per season/year: 13

Total number of days required with students: 63-78

Number of hours per week with students: 15-30

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Number of students under your supervision: 18-22

Equipment Procurement: No

Equipment Care, Maintenance and Inventory: Yes

Duties: Attend coaches meetings, practice session, matches as scheduled. Organize and conduct practices and games, providing Athletic Director with copies of practice schedules and plans. Assist the varsity coach and be willing to be mentored by him/her. Assist in articulating and enforcing WVSD and WIAA rules/regulations for athletes. Properly supervise school equipment and facilities usage. Help varsity coach to keep accurate statistics and disseminate to appropriate coaches/league/media sources. Teach and model the highest standards of conduct and sportsmanship during practices and contests. Assist in developing a budget for basic equipment (ASB Budget) and for capital needs (Levy/General Budget). Promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct the program in harmony with the total school program. Be thoroughly acquainted with the contest rules and ensure that your athletes are aware of them as well. Maintain WIAA coaching standards and work toward becoming a master coach. Emphasize safety precautions, and be aware of the best training and injury procedures. Attend meetings as called by the athletic/activities director. The pre- and post-season (evaluation) meetings are required as part of the coaching contract. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Credentials: Washington State Teaching Credentials Preferred. Current First Aid/CPR card

required.

Education: 4-year degree preferred.

Experience: Previous soccer playing experience at the high school/comparable community program

required, college preferred.

Previous soccer coaching experience in secondary school/comparable community program

preferred.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Personal Qualities: The ability to work with student/athletes and their parents in a professional manner. The successful candidate will work to instill the highest desirable ideals of character and ensure that the welfare of each student/athlete is always held in the highest regard. The candidate should have the ability to be an independent, critical thinker as well as a team player. The ability to plan practices, events, and organize all the necessary materials and persons to carry out the sport/activity is highly valued. Must b e able to consistently meet scheduled responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities.

SALARY

$3040-4225 DOE. Additional stipend for post-season play.

All new employees must complete fingerprinting and drug screening process before employment. The cost to the employee is approximately $100.00