Assistant Coach - (Boys) Soccer Coach

RIVERDALE HIGH; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Part-time schedule

Competitive salary

Job summary

Riverdale High in Jefferson, LA is seeking an Assistant Coach for Boys Soccer to support the head coach in developing and implementing the program. The role involves organizing practice plans, coordinating with staff, and ensuring adherence to district and state rules.

The candidate should have a Louisiana teaching certificate and coaching experience, with CDL B/CDL endorsements preferred. This is a part-time position with opportunities for involvement in athletics beyond soccer.

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate and LHSAA eligibility.
• CDL Class B with P and S endorsements.
• Must meet school bus driver requirements per LDOE.
• Knowledge of LHSAA soccer rules and regulations.
• Soccer coaching experience preferred.
• Strong English communication standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in developing and implementing the soccer program.
• Provide leadership to soccer personnel and student athletes.
• Coordinate practice schedules and equipment management.
• Maintain accurate rosters, schedules, and documentation.
• Promote sportsmanship and positive public relations.
• Ensure student athletes have up-to-date physicals and insurance where required.

Skills

English communication

Public relations

Data reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Louisiana Teaching Certificate

CDL Class B license

LHSAA compliance knowledge

Job description

Assistant Coach - (Boys) Soccer Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5382432
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 22, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description:

• To assist the head soccer coach in the development, organization and implementation of the entire soccer program, as well as in the provision of leadership to soccer personnel and student athletes.
• The coach must adhere to all LHSAA assigned district, Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) rules and regulations relative to the soccer program.
• Work day consists of time, after completion of the school day, necessary to adequately prepare the coach’s team for competition.
• Also, he/she must sometimes work weekends and holidays as determined by the preparedness of his/her team.

Security Statement:

• The coach must maintain security of electronic and print records with regard to confidentiality of student information and passwords that are issued for access to databases.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Assists the head coach in providing overall supervision of the soccer program.
• Assists the head coach in maintenance, inventory, and issuance of all equipment.
• Builds sportsmanship as well as provides good public relations in the school and community.
• Ensures all student athletes have a current physical exam.
• Ensures that all student athletes have adequate insurance coverage as specified by the JPPSS and the LHSAA, and that proper documentation on each student signed by the parent / legal guardian to purchase or decline extra insurance exists.
• Participates in professional development through workshops, literature, clinics and seminars.
• Acquires thirty-six (36) Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) per year (July 1 through June 30).
• Adheres to Parish and State requirements for promptly reporting rosters, schedules, scores, eligibility or documentation of incidents or injuries.
• Cooperates, communicates and works with the school based athletic director and administrator in charge of athletics.
• Performs all duties as assigned by the principal and or appropriate administrator.

Skills and Qualifications:

• The coach must be able to communicate in Standard English, both orally and in writing and or digitally.
• Must have the ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system and be able to communicate successfully and tactfully with students, parents and school personnel while following JPPSS policies.
• The coach must accurately communicate with members of the media.
• The coach must be able to represent the school and or school system at various functions.
• The coach must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information and provide written reports to his/her supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, CECP completion and/or current LHSAA requirements
• Possess a CDL class B or above with a P and S endorsement free of air brake restrictions.
• Meet all requirements of the Louisiana Department of Education school bus driver component.
• Employment with the Jefferson Parish Public School System as a teacher and/or administrator. Must meet the requirements in Article 3.3 (Faculty Coaches) of the LHSAA handbook.
• Demonstrated expertise, knowledge and competency in basic soccer fundamentals.
• Professional knowledge of LHSAA and JPPSS rules and regulations for soccer.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in conditioning of athletes sport specific.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous playing experience in soccer preferred (on college or university level; minimum experience on high school level).
• Previous coaching experience on the junior varsity, junior high/middle school or other recreation activity level in soccer.
• Expertise, knowledge and competency in first aid for the prevention and treatment of soccer injuries.

Physical Involvement:

• Standing, running, walking, reaching, bending and lifting is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate athletic techniques and physically transfer or position athletes as required.
• He/she must be able to move heavy athletic equipment.
• Ability to provide own transportation to games, work locations and meeting sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• JENNIFER WASHINGTON , Principal
• RIVERDALE HIGH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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