2025-2026 Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools seeks a dedicated individual to lead and develop the wrestling program. The role involves coaching students, ensuring safety, and fulfilling professional development requirements. Ideal candidates will possess a strong commitment to student-athletes and coaching methods.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of coaching experience preferred.
• Must complete MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with instructing students in sport techniques.
• Supervise students at practices and contests.
• Organize practice sessions to develop student-athlete potential.

Skills

Knowledge of sport's philosophy

Coaching methods

Commitment to student-athlete concept

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Purpose of Job

Provide leadership for the school’s entire athletic wrestling program through the ongoing development, implementation, and improvement of the sport coached.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist the head coach with instructing students in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
2. Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions.
3. Assist in the coordination of the program.
4. Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests.
5. Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials, and game management.
6. Help organize and schedule practice sessions regularly to develop the student-athlete’s potential.
7. Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of training and injury management procedures.
8. Conduct team and self ethically during practices and contests, exemplifying high standards of sportsmanship.
9. Assist in the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCPS Athletic Department Handbook.
10. Engage in professional growth through clinics and publications.
11. Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
12. Fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development: 4 hours at district level meetings, 3 hours at school level meetings, and 1 hour at outside meetings/clinics.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Student-athletes and assistant wrestling coaches.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possess a four-year college degree and be contracted by the KCPS Board of Education as a full or part-time teacher, or have 1-3 years of coaching experience.
2. Knowledge of the sport’s philosophy and coaching methods.
3. Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
4. Strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and working knowledge of collegiate eligibility regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Employed as a teacher or administrator in the school where applying for the coaching position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, using hands and fingers, reaching, bending, stooping, and lifting objects of at least 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.