Head Coach High School Varsity Boys Soccer

The head coach is responsible for leading the development and improvement of the boys’ soccer program. The head coach is responsible for overseeing the program in the best interest of Girard College by adhering to the policies and regulations of the Penn-Jersey Athletic Association (P.J.A.A), the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (P.A.I.S.A.A.), as well as the practices and procedures of the school administration.

Duties:

• Organize, prepare, and conduct open tryouts.
• Assist in academic monitoring and support for all student-athletes.
• Determine the system of play to be used.
• Coordinate an effective in-season and off-season conditioning program.
• Assist the Athletic Director with scheduling competitions.
• Discuss the proposed budget for the program for each upcoming season with the Athletic Director and recommend the purchasing of equipment and uniforms.
• Follow the care plan of the athletic training staff for prevention and care of player injuries and other health-related issues.
• Maintain current health care certifications. (First Aid, CPR/AED).
• Project positive coaching behavior during practice, home, and away competitions, and traveling.
• Develop an effective recruiting system with the Athletic Director that is in line with the admissions guidelines of the school.
• Provide guidance and support to enhance a student-athlete’s welfare regarding his/her academic and athletic experience while at Girard College.
• Evaluate team and individual performances.

Qualifications:

• Be able to lead, monitor and coordinate training and practice sessions.
• Be able to motivate, teach, and enforce sportsmanship.
• Be able to effectively communicate team rules to players and families.
• Be able to communicate effectively and consistently with players, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Be able to always model sportsmanship.
• Be able to recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes for admission to Girard College.
• Be able to work in an educational environment and maintain a relationship with school administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
• Be able to address and resolve any issues that arise with a student-athlete, the team and/or a member of the coaching staff.