Head Frosh Boys Soccer Coach (Stipend)

Simi Valley Unified School District; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend per coaching salary schedule

Job summary

Royal High School is seeking a head coach for the Frosh Boys Soccer program under the direction of the site administrator or Athletic Director. The role plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates a safe, educational, and competitive program aligned with CIF requirements.

This stipend-compensated seasonal position leads coaching staff, plans practices and games, ensures proper supervision, and maintains program outcomes in accord with district standards.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching soccer at the high school level.
• Knowledge of CIF rules, league regulations, and district policies.
• Ability to supervise students and supervise Assistant Coaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the Frosh Boys Soccer program, including practices and games.
• Develop a comprehensive program plan: skill development, conditioning, and competition strategy.
• Supervise and evaluate staff; assign duties as needed.
• Maintain safety and supervision of athletes during practices, games, travel, and activities.
• Ensure compliance with CIF bylaws and district policies; monitor student academic eligibility.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Program planning

Student supervision

Safety protocols

Injury prevention

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Under the direction of the site administrator or Athletic Director, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Royal High School Frosh Boys Soccer program. Provides leadership to ensure a safe, educational, and competitive program aligned with district standards and California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) requirements.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This classification has primary responsibility for the operation and compliance of the Frosh Boys Soccer program. The Head Coach exercises program leadership and supervises Support Coaching Staff and student athletes. This role differs from Support Coaching Staff by holding full accountability for program design, athlete oversight, and regulatory compliance.

This is a stipend-compensated, seasonal position and is not part of the permanent classified service

• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of the Frosh Boys Soccer program, including practices, games, and offseason activities as permitted
• Develop and implement a comprehensive program plan, including skill development, conditioning, and competition strategy
• Supervise and evaluate Support Coaching Staff; assign duties consistent with program needs
• Ensure proper supervision of student athletes at all times during practices, contests, travel, and related activities
• Enforce adherence to CIF bylaws, league rules, district policies, and site procedures
• Determine athlete selection, placement, and playing time consistent with program standards and district expectations
• Monitor and support student athlete academic eligibility and conduct
• Maintain communication with students, families, site administration, and athletic program leadership
• Ensure safe use, storage, and inventory of equipment and facilities
• Identify and report safety concerns, injuries, and incidents in accordance with district procedures
• Coordinate schedules, transportation needs, and game logistics with site administration
• Promote sportsmanship, equity, and appropriate student behavior
• Maintain required certifications and ensure Assistant Coaches meet district and CIF requirements
• Attend meetings, trainings, and events as required

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Required at Time of Application (Screening Requirement)

Applicants must upload all required certificates at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not move forward. Required uploaded documents include:

1. NFHS Certifications (via NFHS Learn, https://nfhslearn.com/ ) for:

• Fundamentals of Coaching
• Concussion in Sports
• Heat Illness Prevention
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Required statewide for interscholastic coaches and widely used across CIF programs.

2. Valid First Aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications are required (Pre-Employment Requirement)

The coach must possess a current First Aid and CPR certification that meets American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) standards, or equivalent training aligned with ARC/AHA guidelines including an in-person, hands-on CPR skills assessment completed prior to the first day of coaching duties.

• Required under Cal. Educ. Code 49413 (training must be based on ARC/AHA equivalent standards).
• ARC guidance states that online-only CPR without hands-on skills testing does not meet certification requirements.
• AED certification shall be obtained and maintained in compliance with AB 310

3. Additional Required Documents

Any materials required by the District’s online application platform (e.g., resume, references)

Employment Clearances (post-offer)

• Live scan/fingerprint background clearance
• TB clearance
• Completion of District-mandated trainings and coach onboarding requirements

Selection Priority (Education Code)

In accordance with California Education Code 44919(b), temporary athletic coaching assignments must first be offered to qualified certificated teachers currently employed by the District. If no certificated employee accepts the assignment, the District may consider non-certificated (walk-on/classified) applicants who meet all requirements.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles, strategies, and techniques of soccer
• CIF rules, league regulations, and district athletic policies

• Student supervision, safety protocols, and injury prevention practices
• Principles of program planning, organization, and leadership

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive soccer program
• Supervise students and Assistant Coaches effectively
• Maintain a safe and structured environment
• Communicate clearly with students, families, and staff
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
• Ensure compliance with all applicable rules, policies, and regulations

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate soccer skills and drills and actively supervise practices, games, and athletic activities.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, running, and sustained physical activity during practices, games, and events.

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor athletic environment with exposure to varying weather conditions
• Evening, weekend, and extended seasonal hours
• Physical activity including standing, walking, running, and handling equipmentMinimum

Employment Clearances (post-offer)

• Live scan/fingerprint background clearance
• TB clearance
• Completion of District-mandated trainings and coach onboarding requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Boys SoccerCoach or Support Coaching Staff.
• Experience supervising student groups or leading athletic activities.
• Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate (ASCC) if applicable.

• Relevant coaching certifications or safety-related training

Selection Priority (Education Code)

In accordance with California Education Code 44919(b), temporary athletic coaching assignments must first be offered to qualified certificated teachers currently employed by the District. If no certificated employee accepts the assignment, the District may consider non-certificated (walk-on/classified) applicants who meet all requirements.

Compensation

• Stipend per District coaching salary schedule