Head Boys Soccer Coach - ATHLETICS

Armstrong High School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a part-time Head Boys Soccer Coach to manage the soccer program and coach high school students. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning practices, overseeing assistant coaches, and ensuring safety and sportsmanship. A teaching license is required, and bilingual skills in Spanish are a plus. The position offers a temporary contract with specific pay scales based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed teacher or have special permission to coach.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage VHSL-sanctioned activities.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coaching sanctioned activities during the season.
• Plan and schedule a regular practice program.
• Coaches participants in achieving skills in soccer.
• Assist in selecting and evaluating assistant coaches.
• Oversee maintenance and safety of equipment and facilities.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
• Plan annual recognition for participating students.

Skills

Coaching skills

Ability to manage athletic activities

Bilingual skills (Spanish)

Education

Licensed teacher or special permission

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Head Boys Soccer Coach

Terms of Employment: Temporary

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Location: Armstrong High School

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal and Student Activities Director

Starting Date: Immediately

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coaching activities sanctioned by the Virginia High School League, as appropriate.
• Responsible for planning and scheduling a regular program of practice during the season.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport.
• Assists in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of assistant coaches. Works in collaboration with the student activities director and other personnel in recommending the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies.
• Oversees or helps oversee maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of uniforms, equipment, supplies, and the facility or area to be used.
• Adheres to all VHSL policies and procedures as well as regulations imposed by the RPS division.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
• Responsible for issuing and collecting all school properties used.
• Cooperatively plans for an annual recognition program for all qualifying participating students.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• All coaches of inter‑school and league activities shall be licensed teachers regularly employed by the School Board, or otherwise have special permission from the Superintendent’s office and the Virginia High School League (VHSL) to coach or sponsor an activity.
• Must have demonstrated ability to develop and manage athletic activities sanctioned by VHSL.
• Bilingual skills, including Spanish, are a plus.

How to Apply

All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access the website at www.rvaschools.net.

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable. Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process.

Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EEO.

Length of Contract

Non‑term contract; serves from year to year based on performance assessment and the recommendation of the Principal.

Pay Scale

0-5 years of experience: $1,800; 6+ years: $2,400.

Start Date

Based on School Board approval.

Position Type

Part‑time