POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will coach high school age students in the sport of soccer. Collaborate with the head coach and athletic director or designee regarding practice activities/strategies. Implement daily practice activities for students. Coordinate game schedules. Accompany and supervise team at home and away games. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment supported by effective classroom management structures that promote high-quality instruction, student engagement, and academic achievement.
Implement consistent routines that encourage student participation, critical thinking, creativity, and originality.
Collaborate with specialists to design and deliver appropriate and meaningful learning opportunities for students with special needs.
Foster a respectful learning environment that upholds the dignity of all students and is perceived as fair, consistent, and supportive.
Differentiate instruction to provide enrichment opportunities for advanced learners and targeted support for students who are not yet proficient.
Ensure instructional processes, procedures, and data collection systems are well organized, efficient, and make optimal use of instructional time.
Motivate, engage, and empower students to track and monitor their own fitness and personal progress.
Provide high-quality, accurate, constructive, specific, and timely feedback that supports continuous improvement and encourages students to perform at their highest level.
Utilize technology and other communication platforms (e.g., websites, podcasts) to effectively share information with students, families, and other stakeholders.
Actively participate in staff meetings and professional learning opportunities, applying new knowledge and skills to enhance instructional programming.
Advocate for and lead initiatives that support student success both in and out of the classroom.
Adhere to the professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice when making decisions and carrying out responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Possible supervision of support personnel.
Conduct supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to interview participation, training/development, assign and direct work, performance feedback, address complaints and resolve problems.
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g., procedures, equipment, materials and supplies).
Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and school system policy.
Review processes for improvement opportunities and make changes as needed to ensure quality of program.
The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below 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.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Coach fluency will be determined through the interview process and licensure.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Colorado Driver's License.
Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association) Certification.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to change.
• Possesses computer and technology skills.
• Effectively works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Collaborates well with supervisors and co-workers.
• Capable of understanding and following both complex oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with the School District community.
• Skilled in analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
• Proficient in comparing, computing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.
• Meets attendance standards and works the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Upholds a generally positive attitude.
• Complies with all District policies and procedures.
• Adheres to federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent lifting 10 (ten) to 20 (twenty) pounds.
Occasional lifting of up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds.
Frequent sitting, bending, walking, and standing.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.