Assistant JV Girl's Soccer Coach

Xavier College Preparatory; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

Xavier College Preparatory in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an assistant soccer coach to coordinate and develop the program under the supervision of the principal and athletic director. You will teach fundamental skills, support team discipline, and assist with college recruiting in alignment with school policies and conference guidelines.

The role requires availability for the soccer season from November through February, strong communication with students, parents and staff, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Season availability November to February.
• Self-discipline, adaptability and flexibility.
• Good judgment in daily encounters; clear verbal and written communication.
• Sense of humor; appropriate grooming and dress per faculty handbook.
• Knowledge of effective teaching methods and child psychology.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; maintain fitness.
• Initiative, creativity and problem solving with diverse personalities.
• Active listening to assess student, teacher and program needs.
• Strong communication with children and adults; positive attitude in crises.
• Ability to work cooperatively and delegate.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental soccer skills, strategy and training to achieve team success while maintaining discipline and morale.
• Attend all practices, games and events scheduled for the soccer program.
• Assist in the overall functioning of the soccer program.
• Ensure the venue and equipment are safe, within regulation, properly maintained and inventoried.
• Coordinate supervision of student-athletes in all areas of play and locker rooms.
• Maintain open communication with faculty, staff and parents; assist in academics and college recruiting with athletic director and guidance staff.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Teaching techniques

Child psychology

Discipline

Time management

Active listening

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Job description

Purpose And Scope

Under the supervision of the principal and the athletic director, the assistant coach helps to coordinate and administer the sport for which she/he is responsible within the guidelines, rules and regulations of the National Federation of High Schools, the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the Diocese of Phoenix, the school, the athletic department, and the specific sport. This is all done within the policies and procedures of the athletic department and the specific Conference in which the school participates.

The coach contributes to fostering the Catholic School culture by serving as a witness to students and to the community. By bearing witness to Christ, His Church and the teachings of our Catholic faith, the coach cooperates with Christ in the academic, spiritual, and social education of our high school students. Obtains necessary certificates; participates in continual professional development; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school. Serves as a mentor and campus minister to all students.

This position requires the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email; ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner; flexibility, forward thinking and managing deadlines; willingness to seek the latest coaching practices and implement; and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude are expected.

Essential Job Functions

• Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and training necessary to achieve individual and team success as well as maintaining discipline, handling grievances, and working to increase morale and cooperation.
• Required to attend all practices, games, and other events scheduled for the soccer program.
• Assists in the overall functioning of the specific sports’ program.
• Assists the Head JV Coach in assuring that the venue for her/his sport is safe and all equipment is within regulation, safe, properly maintained and inventoried.
• Assists in the coordination of the supervision of student-athletes in her/his sport’s program in all areas of play, locker rooms, and any other venue used by the sport.
• Maintains appropriate and open communication with faculty, staff, and parents regarding the sport for which she/he is responsible; helps advise student-athletes concerning academics in conjunction with appropriate faculty and staff; assists in the process for college recruiting and scholarship applications in conjunction with the athletic director and guidance staff.

Performs other job-related tasks deemed necessary or as requested by the principal or the athletic director.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Available for the soccer season from the beginning of November to the end of February.
• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters. Must use verbal and written language correctly.
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the faculty handbook.
• Requires the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be in good physical condition.
• Must have initiative, creativity, problem solving skills, good judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations,
• Must have the ability to actively listen in assessing individual students, teacher, and program needs,
• Must be proficient in good communication skills with both children and adults,
• Must maintain a positive attitude in normal and crisis situations,
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to delegate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to stand for periods of time outside in the heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position will require some evening and weekend hours.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

EVALUATION

The performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures developed by the Diocese of Phoenix and Notre Dame Preparatory under the direction of the Principal and Athletic Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a stipend position based on the season of the sport coached. The Leadership Team under the guidance of the Diocese of Phoenix establishes base salaries and stipends. A schedule of mandatory days and extra responsibilities is provided prior to the start of a new school year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Preference given to a practicing Catholic
• Meets applicable NCA requirements. Certified by AIA as a coach is a plus.
• Must meet Diocese of Phoenix requirements for employment
• Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed
• Having a current Arizona State driver’s license is desirable.