Boys Soccer Coach: Develop Players, Lead Team

Saint Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Paul Public Schools seeks a dedicated athletic coach to organize, coordinate, and promote the program for the assigned sport. You will teach fundamentals, strategies, and conditioning while fostering sportsmanship and safety.

You will supervise players, conduct tryouts, prepare game plans, ensure eligibility, and manage equipment, schedules, and travel. CPR and state coaching certification are preferred, with previous coaching experience valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the assigned sport.
• Physically able to carry out coaching duties.
• CPR certification.
• State coaching certification.
• Previous coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and teach fundamentals, strategies, rules and proper conditioning for the assigned sport.
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship.
• Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the sport.
• Instruct sports participants in safety procedures and the need to report injuries to the coach immediately; implement procedures for handling injury situations; contact emergency personnel when necessary.
• Conduct tryouts for a team or for an individual to participate in a competition; select the players for a team or participants in individual sports who will represent the school.
• Instruct and work with athletes to assist them with perfecting their abilities and providing them guidance in keeping fit for competition and teaching them how to react under the pressure of competitive play.
• Prepare the team or individual athlete for competition by working out plays and strategies that are suit the strengths of the team/individual.
• Provide for the safety of student sports participants by inspecting and preparing equipment and facilities and by being aware of weather conditions and spectator reactions.
• Issue, collect and maintain inventory of uniforms and sports equipment as required.
• Reserve playing facilities and schedule practices; establish a schedule to play against other teams or schools for individual sports; arrange transportation to events.
• Ensure that players are academically eligible to participate in school sponsored sports.
• Comply with the rules and regulations of Saint Paul Public Schools and the Minnesota State High School League.
• Comply with all Minnesota High School League mandates and requests.
• Communicate to all students the policies of the team, school and school district relating to school sponsored sports activities.
• Complete reports and forms as required (e.g., team rosters, performance records).
• Participate in athletic awards programs as required by school or district.
• Contribute to the District's inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe, welcoming and respectful environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of physical fitness

Strong communication skills

Strong supervisory skills

Ability to motivate others

Job description

Saint Paul Public Schools seeks a dedicated athletic coach to organize, coordinate, and promote the program for the assigned sport. You will teach fundamentals, strategies, and conditioning while fostering sportsmanship and safety.

You will supervise players, conduct tryouts, prepare game plans, ensure eligibility, and manage equipment, schedules, and travel. CPR and state coaching certification are preferred, with previous coaching experience valued.