HEAD ATHLETIC COACH - TN BOYS MIDDLE SOCCER

Thomas Nelson High School; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Thomas Nelson High School in Bardstown, KY seeks an Head Athletic Coach for the TN Boys Middle Soccer program. This seasonal, part-time role reports to the Student Leadership Director/Coordinator and Principal.

The position requires CPR/AED, NFHS Coach ED Training, and completion of KHSAA age requirement. Responsibilities include promoting sports, planning and supervising practices, teaching fundamentals, and maintaining sportsmanship and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required per Kentucky law.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• NFHS Coach ED Training required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to KHSAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote sports in the schools and community.
• Plan the assigned athletic program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, and game rules.
• Model good sportsmanship and professionalism.
• Respect officials and check participant eligibility.
• Provide guidance and positive role modeling for students.
• Coordinate equipment, supplies and uniforms as needed.

Skills

Sports coaching

Interpersonal skills

Health and safety

Rules interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/AED certification

NFHS Coach ED Training

Job description

HEAD ATHLETIC COACH - TN BOYS MIDDLE SOCCER

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971137

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE

HEAD ATHLETIC COACH

REPORTS TO

STUDENT LEADERSHIP DIRECTOR OR COORDINATOR / PRINCIPAL

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

SEASONAL

EXEMPT STATUS

EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

5105 (CERT), 7347 (CLAS), OR 8345 (PARA)

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

EXTRA DUTY

DATE APPROVED

4/21/2026

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

Current CPR/AED certification.

NFHS Coach ED Training Required.

Must be at least 21 years of age due to KHSAA requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY

To enable each student an opportunity to learn the skills needed to effectively and safely participate in an extra-curricular activity.

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities.

Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote sports in the schools and community.
• Plan the assigned athletic program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Teach the elements of good sportsmanship and self-control that display professionalism.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials.
• Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Develop good rapport and lines of communication with individuals and groups to include, but not limited to, players, parents, school personnel, officials, media representatives, etc.
• Assist coaches on one or more sports
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
• Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Wide range of physical movement.
• Communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
• Requires indoor and outdoor activity.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joe Peake , SLD
• Old Kentucky Home Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]