Head Coach Boys Soccer

Job Summary Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Head Coach – Boys Soccer is responsible for developing and leading a competitive and educational athletic program that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, character development, academic success, skill development, and student-athlete growth. The Coach will provide instruction, leadership, and supervision while fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants. Key Responsibilities - Plan, organize, and conduct practices, training sessions, competitions, and team activities. - Teach sport-specific skills, strategies, conditioning, and fundamentals appropriate to the age and ability level of student-athletes. - Develop practice plans and game strategies that promote individual and team success. - Foster teamwork, discipline, leadership, accountability, and good sportsmanship among student-athletes. - Ensure student-athletes adhere to team rules, school policies, league regulations, and behavioral expectations. - Promote the academic success and personal development of student-athletes. - Maintain a safe environment and enforce appropriate safety procedures during practices, games, travel, and team activities. - Coordinate equipment, uniforms, facilities, and program needs as required. - Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, school staff, and administration. - Maintain attendance records, schedules, rosters, and other program-related documentation. - Support recruitment, retention, and participation efforts within the athletic program. - Attend scheduled games, tournaments, meetings, trainings, and school events. - Represent the school and athletic program in a professional and positive manner at all times. Qualifications - Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport or related athletic experience preferred. - Knowledge of sport-specific rules, techniques, strategies, and player development. - Ability to work effectively with high school-aged students in a structured and supportive environment. - Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire student-athletes while maintaining high expectations. - CPR/First Aid certification preferred. - Background check and fingerprint clearance as required. Preferred Skills - Experience coaching at the high school, club, collegiate, or youth level. - Knowledge of CIF, league, and school athletic regulations. - Experience developing athletes both competitively and academically. - Ability to foster positive relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders. - Experience managing team logistics, scheduling, and program operations. Physical Requirements - Ability to demonstrate sport-specific skills and techniques. - Ability to stand, walk, run, and actively participate during practices, competitions, and team activities. - Ability to lift, carry, and move athletic equipment and supplies as needed. - Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions, depending on the sport. Work Schedule This position is for the 2026–2027 school year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) and may require afternoon, evening, weekend, and occasional holiday hours depending on practices, competitions, travel, and athletic events. Compensation Maximum allotment of $3,000. This equates to 120 hours at $25/hour. Additional Information Coaches are expected to uphold the mission, values, and standards of the school while serving as positive role models for student-athletes. Compliance with all school, league, CIF, and applicable state regulations is required. Note: Non-exempt (hourly) Fortune School of Education employees are not eligible to apply for this position.