Head Boys Soccer Coach

Qualifications:

• Valid Alabama teacher certificate.
• Previous coaching experience and experience in the sport to be coached, preferred.
• Current employment in the school system.
• Knowledge of Board’s athletics policies and procedures, school rules, state and/or regional athletic association rules.
• Knowledge of student growth and development applicable to the grade level assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and peers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Knowledge of first aid and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of coaching principles and knowledge of the assigned sport.
• Ability to evaluate the performance of assistant coaches and determine their effectiveness.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Serves as a role model and works toward the development of good character and desirable attitudes among students.
• Ensures fair and impartial treatment of all student athletes.
• Displays a broad technical competence in the area of coaching.
• Demonstrates a strong desire toward winning and in accomplishing the work necessary for this end.
• Works with the principals, other coaches, athletes in other sports, faculty, and staff in establishing and maintaining good sportsmanship standards in the school.
• Administers the designated sport for the school.
• Makes recommendations to principals and the personnel department in the selection and assignment of assistant coaches.
• Ensures that all rules and regulations of the Alabama High School Athletic Association, and any Board regulations regarding athletics are enforced.
• Determines the eligibility of student athletes and ensures completion of forms, reports, or other documentation to complete this task.
• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.