TITLE: MS Head Girls Soccer Coach (Stipend)
POSTION TYPE: COCH
Stipend for this position: $2169
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization
2. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
3. Coaching and/or leadership experience
Desired:
1. Bachelor's Degree in education, coaching or related field
2. Knowledge of overal operations of an athletic program
3. First Aid and CPR
4. Knowledge of conference rules and regulations
5. Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
BASIC FUNCTION:
To instruct participants in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary to realize a high degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulization and internalization of moral values, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship. Assist the Head Coach in the alignment and implementation of systems and skill development regarding the athletic program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Serves as the leader and manager for the athletic program
2. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
3. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
4. Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
5. Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
6. Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction
7. Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
8. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
9. Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
10. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
11. Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
12. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
13. Reports and secures approval from Director of Activities and School Equity for all adults associated with their sport
14. Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Incumbent performs some or all of these tasks)
1. Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
2. Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
3. Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
4. Establishes and maintains standards for the supervision of students; responsible for the coach's conduct, and the conduct of his/her team members when under the coach's care, both on and off the court/field, prior to, during or following a school or District sponsored/sanctioned event; enforces any and all rules, regulations and policies of the school, District or state/national athletic association as they pertain to the conduct of the coach and/or team.
5. Adheres to all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
POSITION INVENTORY: Stipend
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT: PT
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather. Some night work is required as well as weekend work.
Approved By: Lillie Noland Date: 5/27/2025
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Lillie Noland , Executive Assistant
HUMAN RESOURCES
Phone: 515-242-7701
Email: lillie.noland@dmschools.org