Assistant Coach - Boys Varsity Soccer

KIPP Public Schools Northern California; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

KIPP Public Schools Northern California in San Jose is seeking a part-time soccer coach for high school and club teams. The role requires 2–3 years of coaching experience, a high school diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred), and a valid CA Class C license with current insurance.

A DMV report may be requested. You will plan and direct practices, teach skills, ensure athlete eligibility, and help run tryouts with the Athletic Department.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of high school or club soccer coaching experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage.
• Safe driving record (DMV report may be requested).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the particular and assigned team.
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for development.
• Ensure that team rules and eligibility are clearly communicated and followed.
• Plan and conduct tryouts for the sports program; inform selections with the Athletic Department.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Athletic leadership

Communication

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• 2 to 3 years of High School or Club Soccer coaching experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage
• Safe driving record (will be ask to provide a DMV report)

Description

Preferred Qualifications

Experience/Education/Licensing

• 2 to 3 years of High School or Club Soccer coaching experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Valid CA license (Class C) and current insurance coverage
• Safe driving record (will be ask to provide a DMV report)

Knowledge/skills required/abilities

• Ability to follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of KIPP San Jose Collegiate.
• All school coaches should be familiar with the rules and regulations of the sports they are assigned to coach.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members.
• Ability to manage a class in a professional manner
• Flexible, reliable, punctual, professional and has an enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to communicate effectively via email and phone.
• Access to reliable transportation throughout the Bay Area.
• Ability to work independently and within a small team
• Ability to coach athletes of different skill levels

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Coaching

• Plan, organize, and direct the particular and assigned team.
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
• Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
• Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the particular sports program; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections. Maintain the integrity of the selection process.
• Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryout informational parent meetings.
• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Supervise athletes at all times during practices, transport to games, games and until athletes have been picked up by guardians, or make arrangements to ride public transportation.
• Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.

Training

• Complete required safety training for basic first aid and injury prevention available through SafeSchools and NFHS Learn, including, but not limited to:
  • Annually - mandated reporter, bloodborne pathogens, concussion in sports, sudden cardiac arrest, heat illness prevention https://www.nfhslearn.com/
  • Every Two Years - CPR and First Aid: https://www.cprcertified.com/
• At time of hire - Fundamentals of Coaching or certificate of completion in a previous sports season

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical

Ability to navigate office and school campuses, and hold meetings in different spaces. Traditionally, much of the day involves sitting. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 20 -40 lbs.

Mental

Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.

Environmental

Gym or field environment will usually contain both participants and spectators. Frequent travel (50%-70%) to gyms and fields throughout the Bay Area. Location of gyms and fields in San Jose. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.

Classification

Seasonal, Part-time, non-exempt hourly position that is based on a school calendar and time-off schedule.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose–college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.

Compensation

$19 an hour for a projected 193 hour season

Questions? Email [email protected]