Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

Jefferson School District 251; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson School District 251 in Rigby, Idaho, seeks an Assistant Boys Soccer Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports practice planning, teaches fundamentals, and assists with scheduling competitions under the District Athletic Director.

Applicants should have soccer coaching experience and hold an Idaho Teaching Certificate or ASEP/NFICEP certification. Emphasis on athlete safety, conduct, and representing the school positively during trips and events.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates coaching skill and experience in the sport coached.
• Holds a valid Idaho Teaching Certificate or ASEP/NFICEP certification.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning practice sessions and activities to maximize skill within district/state policies.
• Assist with teaching fundamentals and required personal characteristics of the sport.
• Coordinate with administration to schedule competitive activities within guidelines.
• Ensure welfare and safety of athletes during practice, trips, and events; attend CPR/first aid workshops.
• Represent the program positively to the press and public entities.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Idaho teaching certificate or ASEP/NFICEP

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Assistant Coach
• Date Posted:
  8/6/2026
• Location:
  Rigby High School
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 School Year

I. TITLE: Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

II. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates skill and experience in the sport coached.
• Holds a valid Idaho Teaching Certificate or certified by the ASEP or NFICEP.
• Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

III. REPORTS TO: District Athletic Director

IV. JOB GOALS:

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

V. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with planning regularly scheduled practice sessions and activities which are designed to maximize the skill level of the individual athlete within the confines of district and state policies and regulations.
• Assists with teaching the fundamentals of the sport and the personal characteristics required by the demands of the sport.
• Interacts with building and district administration to schedule competitive activities within the confines of district and state guidelines.
• Is responsible for the welfare and safety of athletes at practice, during competition and while teaching. This includes responsibility for students while on road trips and beyond game time (i.e. at motels, restaurants, and before and after games.) Must attend safety and legal workshops sponsored by the district, i.e. CPR, first aid.
• Cooperates with the press and other public entities to represent the program and the school district in a positive manner.
• Complies with all rules and regulations of the IHSAA, the State Board of Education and the Board of Trustees for School District 251.
• Attends appropriate meetings and serves on committees as requested by the Building Administrator and Head Coach.
• Maintains a direct line of communication with administration.
• Maintains high standards and promotes ethical conduct and confidentiality.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

VI. Terms of Employment

This is an “at will” position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The “employment at will” policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 251.

VII. EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated a by the District Athletic Director in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of personnel.