Lead High School Soccer Coach — Build Team, Pride & Skill

High Rise Enterprise, Inc.; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson RISE Charter School in Harvey, LA seeks a Head High School Soccer Coach to lead a competitive, student-centered program emphasizing athletic development, sportsmanship, and school pride.

The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the program and ensure compliance with school and LHSAA requirements, while coordinating with the athletic department on scheduling, transportation, and game-day operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of soccer fundamentals, rules, strategy, and player development.
• Experience coaching soccer preferred.
• High school coaching and/or competitive playing experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and conflict-management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes while maintaining accountability.
• Must meet Jefferson RISE and LHSAA coaching requirements and complete certifications within timelines.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead practices, conditioning, games, and team activities.
• Teach soccer fundamentals, strategy, teamwork, and conditioning.
• Develop student-athletes across varying skill levels.
• Establish expectations for attendance, academics, behavior, and sportsmanship.
• Manage team selection, playing time, and other competitive decisions.
• Supervise assistant coaches and soccer personnel.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, staff, officials, and Athletics Department.
• Maintain rosters, schedules, records, uniforms, equipment, and documentation.
• Ensure eligibility, physicals, and participation compliance before playing.
• Follow all Jefferson RISE and LHSAA policies and reporting requirements.
• Report eligibility concerns or injuries to Athletics Department.
• Coordinate scheduling, transportation, facilities, and game-day operations.
• Promote sportsmanship and represent Jefferson RISE at events.

Skills

Soccer knowledge

Coaching experience

Leadership

Communication

Conflict management

Education

High school coaching certification

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Coaching ethics/training

Job description

Jefferson RISE Charter School in Harvey, LA seeks a Head High School Soccer Coach to lead a competitive, student-centered program emphasizing athletic development, sportsmanship, and school pride.

The Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the program and ensure compliance with school and LHSAA requirements, while coordinating with the athletic department on scheduling, transportation, and game-day operations.