Varsity Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

## Description

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| Position Purpose |

| The Varsity Assistant Coach supports the Varsity Head Coach for all aspects of the assigned sport in Upper School. |

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| Essential Functions |

| - Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. - Provides instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, strong work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, self-discipline, leadership, and self-confidence. - Increases morale and cooperation within the school athletic program and school community. - Supervises all practices, games, team trips, locker rooms, and all athletic facilities. - Updates knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport and willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport or coaching in general. - Coordinates with the Varsity Head Coach in uniform and equipment maintenance as well as inventory. - Adheres to policies within the Athletic Department and school to address issues or concerns. - Updates the Varsity Head Coach frequently during season about any issues, concerns, and/or highlights. - Develops a weekly communication plan for parents and faculty. - Adheres to the Student Protection Policy (SPP) procedures and training. - Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the School. |

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| Qualifications |

| - Bachelor's degree preferred. - Excellent verbal and written communications skills. - Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills. - Preferred coaching experience in assigned sport. - CPR certified. - Serve as a Christian role model. |

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| Physical Requirements and Work Environment |

| - Works in an environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts. - Use close and distance vision. - May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time. - May stand for extended periods of time. - May work in an environment with loud sounds. - Works both indoors & outdoors in heat and cold weather conditions. - Ability to lift to 50 lbs. - Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written). - Ability to instruct and model desirable skills and attitude. - Ability to remain productive and maintain control under stress. - Ability to maintain a clear focus on a positive student athlete experience. - Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and during school holiday closures. - Part-time, temporary position for sport season with some pre-season requirements. |