Girls Soccer Varsity Head Coach, High School

Mhskids; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is seeking a Girls Soccer Varsity Head Coach for a one-year ancillary position at the High School. The season runs August through October, with practice hours typically 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and occasional weekend practices and games. Off-season work is flexible.

The coach will oversee the program, recruit students, develop pipelines with lower grades, and lead training and competition while upholding high standards of character and integrity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 3 years coaching or playing experience.
• Experience competing at the college level is a plus.
• Ability to lead diverse youth and build character.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to multi-task and lead a coaching staff.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across teams.
• Recruiting experience to build talent pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overseeing all aspects of the sports program.
• Ensure the program is competitive and character-building.
• Recruit students and collaborate with Elementary and Middle School levels.
• Establish year-round training strategies and processes.
• Create skill enrichment programs and opportunities.
• Lead all practice sessions and coach at games and events.
• Provide exceptional personal coaching and leadership.
• Implement creative strategies to offset unique circumstances.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

Collaboration

Networking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Girls Soccer Varsity Head Coach, High School

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.MHS provides enrolled students with a multitude of opportunities, including numerous athletic options with access to state-of-the-art athletic facilities led by a committed coaching staff

MHS is currently seeking a Girls Soccer Varsity Head Coach for a one-year ancillary position at the High School. The Coach is responsible for assisting the program year-round to develop students athletically and competitively, as well as instilling character so they excel in their sport and in life. The season runs from August through October. Practice hours are generally from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some weekend practices and games. Off-season work is flexible and necessary for this position. Stipend amount is based on experience & working the entire season. Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with overseeing all aspects of the sports program.

Ensuring the program is competitive and character-building.

Recruiting students to participate and collaborate with the Elementary and Middle school levels to develop talent pipelines.

Establishing year-round strategies and processes to train & invest in student skill development.

Creating skill enrichment programs and opportunities.

Leading all practice sessions and coaching at all games and events.

Providing exceptional personal coaching and leadership of the players.

Implementing creative strategies to offset unique circumstances of MHS’s programs.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

At least 3 years of successful coaching or playing experience. Experience competing at the college level a plus.

Demonstrated success in establishing a highly competitive program, while also instilling high-quality character.

Must have current knowledge of techniques, rules and regulations, and training theory of the sport.

Demonstrated ability to lead & inspire diverse youth. Experience working with students from disadvantaged backgrounds is preferred.

Demonstrated exceptional organizational and planning skills.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and lead a team of coaches.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate & influence in cross-functional settings.

Ability to build a network to facilitate new and creative opportunities.

Candidates should be eager to assist in building the program & invest in student talent development year-round.

Candidates should demonstrate high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are role models for students.

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