JV Girls Soccer Coach — Lead Skill & Character

St. John Paul II Catholic High School; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Avondale, Arizona is seeking a part-time JV girls soccer head coach to lead practices, implement game plans, and guide student-athletes toward teamwork and sportsmanship under the direction of the Athletic Director and Varsity Head Coach.

The role requires coaching and/or playing experience, two years of high school varsity coaching, CPR/First Aid, NFHS coaching credentials or Positive Coaching Alliance, and Safe Environment training.

Qualifications

• Coaching and/or playing experience preferred in sport.
• Two years previous high school varsity coaching or equivalent required.
• Valid CPR and First Aid card.
• Must also be certified in the state required NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Class or certified in Positive Coaching Alliance.
• Must complete Diocesan Safe Environment Training (renewed each year on July 1st).
• AZ Fingerprint clearance card required.
• Completion of NFHS Learn Courses: Bullying, Hazing, and Inappropriate Behaviors; Concussion in Sports; Heat and Illness Prevention; Sudden Cardiac Arrest; First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Assists with organization, planning, and implementation of practice sessions and contest game plans.
• Teaches the fundamentals, system, and techniques of the particular sport as well as the values of good sportsmanship.
• Maintains discipline and works as a teacher to encourage players, in a non-physical and positive manner, to exhibit the God-given talents they possess.
• Attends all coaching staff and Athletic Department meetings, as needed.
• Strives, at all times, to increase morale and cooperation within the total school athletic program.
• Dresses in an appropriate manner for both practices and games as directed by the Varsity Head Coach and provides, through actions, a positive, Catholic role model for each student-athlete.
• Keeps up on all rules, regulations, and guidelines as stated in the Athletic Department Handbook; League Constitution, AIA Code of Ethics and National Federation Handbook for sport assigned.
• Informs Varsity Head Coach immediately of missing student-athletes from practice or contests as well as roster changes (additions or deletions) and of all athletic related injuries.
• Attends conventions and professional clinics as assigned.
• Performs duties that are consistent with the nature of the position, as requested by Varsity Head Coach and/or Athletic Director including but not limited to: weight room and/or locker room supervision; inventory assistance, issuing and intake of equipment and uniforms; supervision of transportation of student-athletes; fundraising; attendance at “Open House” activities.
• Abide by any and all provisions of coaching agreement as well as AIA. and school “Code of Ethics”.
• Foster the department and school “Philosophy” and “Mission” Statements in a spirit of “assistance” and “presence” as set out by St. John Paul II Catholic High School.

Skills

Coaching experience

High school varsity coaching

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

Positive Coaching Alliance

Diocesan Safe Environment Training

AZ Fingerprint clearance

First Aid/CPR certification

NFHS Learn: Bullying, Hazing, and Inappropriate Behaviors

NFHS Learn: Concussion in Sports

NFHS Learn: Heat and Illness Prevention

NFHS Learn: Sudden Cardiac Arrest

NFHS Learn: First Aid and CPR

Job description

St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Avondale, Arizona is seeking a part-time JV girls soccer head coach to lead practices, implement game plans, and guide student-athletes toward teamwork and sportsmanship under the direction of the Athletic Director and Varsity Head Coach.

The role requires coaching and/or playing experience, two years of high school varsity coaching, CPR/First Aid, NFHS coaching credentials or Positive Coaching Alliance, and Safe Environment training.