Coach - Assistant Soccer, Middle School

Jefferson City School District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 6,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Jefferson City is looking for a qualified Coach-Assistant to support the Head Coach in fostering academic excellence and skill development among student athletes. The role entails teaching essential skills, organizing practices, and overseeing discipline. Ideal applicants should possess a valid Missouri teacher certificate and previous coaching experience. This position is pivotal in ensuring students excel in their sport while upholding academic values. Competitive stipend provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Missouri teacher certificate to hold the position.
• Previous coaching experience is preferred for the role.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach students at the highest level.
• Plan and schedule regular practice sessions.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship standards.
• Assist the head coach with the sports program organization.
• Assists the head coach with the organization and supervision of the sports program.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary as may be assigned.

Skills

Valid Missouri teacher certificate

Employment as a teacher in the Jefferson City School District

Previous coaching experience in assigned sport

Education

Missouri teaching certificate

Job description

Position:

Coach-Assistant

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports to:

Head Coach and Activities Director

Salary:

Stipend

Purpose Statement

The Jefferson City School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Coach – Assistant to aid the Head Coach in serving the district’s 9,000 students who attend 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high school, 1 alternative school, 1 pre-school and a variety of alternative educational offerings and services.

The assistant coach will work with the head coach and activities director to ensure the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence. Further, in conjunction with the head coach, the assistant coach will 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.

Essential Functions

JOB GOAL: To teach and coach our students at the highest level that can be attained which would support the academic beliefs and practices of the Jefferson City School District.

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with the head coach to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and to establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Assists the head coach with the organization and supervision of the sports program.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary as may be assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Valid Missouri teacher certificate.
• Employment as a teacher in the Jefferson City School District.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport, preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may deem appropriate.

Miscellaneous Requirements

None specified.

Clearances

Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Must be able to demonstrate performance in physical situations including weather or surface related areas as well as working on game plans or other related tasks that would be done by the head coach.

Contact Information

Human Resources
315 E Dunklin Street
Jefferson City MO 65101
573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities