Junior High Boys Soccer Head Coach

Sylvania; Spring Grove (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Soccer Coach to plan, organize, and direct the district’s interscholastic soccer program. The coach will instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, rules, strategies, and teamwork while promoting sportsmanship, personal growth, and academic success.

The role requires effective leadership, planning, and collaboration with athletic staff, administrators, parents/guardians, and officials to ensure safety and compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Background checks and district training required.
• Concussion management, first aid, CPR/AED trainings required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct soccer practices, games, and skill development.
• Instruct student-athletes in fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
• Promote sportsmanship, character development, and school conduct.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and activities.
• Develop and enforce team rules and monitor academic eligibility.
• Ensure safety, proper technique, and injury prevention.
• Communicate with families, staff, and officials; manage equipment/field use.

Skills

Instructing athletes

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma

Education coursework

Coaching certs

Job description

PURPOSE

The Soccer Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the district’s interscholastic soccer program. The primary purpose of this position is to instruct student‑athletes in the fundamental skills, rules, strategies, and teamwork associated with soccer while promoting sportsmanship, personal growth, and academic success in accordance with district policies and governing athletic association regulations.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• · High school diploma or GED required
• · College coursework or degree in education, physical education, or a related field preferred
• · Previous soccer coaching and/or competitive playing experience preferred
• · Knowledge of soccer rules, strategies, skill development, and conditioning techniques
• · Completion of required coaching certifications and training courses established by the district and governing athletic association (e.g., PIAA), including concussion management, first aid, and CPR/AED

GENERAL

• · Ability to instruct, motivate, and supervise student‑athletes
• · Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• · Ability to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive student conduct
• · Commitment to student safety, injury prevention, and proper technique
• · Ability to work collaboratively with athletic staff, administrators, parents/guardians, and officials
• · Must complete required background checks and district‑mandated training

REPORTABILITY

The Soccer Coach reports to the Athletic Director and Building Principal or designee and operates within the district’s athletic department structure

EVALUATION

Performance is evaluated by the Athletic Director or designee in accordance with district policies, procedures, and applicable agreements.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• · Plan, organize, and conduct soccer practices, games, and skill development sessions
• · Instruct student‑athletes in individual and team fundamentals, rules, and strategies of soccer
• · Promote good sportsmanship, character development, and adherence to team and school expectations
• · Ensure appropriate supervision of student‑athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities
• · Develop and enforce team rules consistent with district and athletic department guidelines
• · Monitor and support the academic eligibility of student‑athletes
• · Ensure compliance with district policies and governing athletic association rules and regulations
• · Communicate effectively with student‑athletes, parents/guardians, administrators, and athletic staff
• · Assist with equipment inventory, uniforms, and coordination of field use and care
• · Supervise assistant coaches, if applicable
• · Emphasize safety, conditioning, proper technique, and injury prevention
• · Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• · Frequently required to stand, walk, run, and move about athletic facilities for extended periods
• · Ability to demonstrate athletic skills and movements specific to the sport
• · Ability to lift, carry, and move athletic equipment and supplies
• · Ability to respond quickly to emergencies or changing game conditions
• · Stamina to work practices and competitions that may occur during evenings, weekends, and in varying weather conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• · Work is performed in indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, gyms, fields, tracks, and stadiums
• · Exposure to varying weather conditions for outdoor sports
• · Noise levels may range from moderate to loud during practices and competitions
• · Interaction with students, parents/guardians, officials, staff, and community members is frequent

SENSORY ABILITIES

• · Ability to clearly see and track fast‑moving objects, athletes, and play situations
• · Ability to hear instructions, whistle signals, alarms, and verbal communication in noisy environments
• · Ability to effectively communicate verbally and non‑verbally with student‑athletes and staff

TEMPERAMENT

• · Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and ability levels
• · Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in high‑stress or emotionally charged situations
• · Ability to exercise patience, fairness, and sound judgment
• · Ability to model positive behavior, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct at all times

COGNITIVE ABILITY

• · Ability to plan, organize, and implement practices and competitions
• · Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, and safety guidelines
• · Ability to make quick decisions in time‑sensitive situations
• · Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to student needs, safety concerns, and emergencies

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• · Knowledge of sport‑specific rules, techniques, and strategies
• · Ability to teach, motivate, and evaluate student‑athletes
• · Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• · Ability to supervise students and ensure adherence to codes of conduct
• · Ability to maintain required records, communicate effectively with families, and collaborate with school personnel

LICENSE

• · Valid Driver’s License

The position specifications described here are the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.