Head JV/Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach

The Head JV/Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach will foster a positive and inclusive team atmosphere that values individual development, discipline, and sportsmanship while keeping all student-athletes' self-esteem and best interests first and foremost. The Head JV/Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach reports to the Head Varsity Soccer Coach and Athletic Director.

Responsibilities:

• Educate and coach Woodlands Academy student-athletes in the game of Soccer.
• Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.
• Notifies team members of all Woodland’s Academy Athletic Program policies, procedures, and training rules as they pertain to the team.
• Plan and communicate to the Head Varsity Coach in all practice sessions and competition strategies which ensure the health and physical well-being of student-athletes.
• Schedules and coordinates, in conjunction with the Head Coach, practice schedules, team tryouts, team meetings, and end-of-the-season awards.
• Maintains, along with the head coach, the proper supervision of student-athletes at practices, games, in locker rooms, and on school-provided transportation.
• Conducts a mandatory preseason parent meeting, along with head coach.
• Coordinates the distribution, care, inventory, and collection of uniforms and equipment.
• Maintains individual and team records and statistics.

Requirements:

• Previous experience playing/coaching Soccer, required.
• Meets NFHS/IHSA Criteria and completion of NFHS courses, preferred.
• Must be available from the first allowable practice date as designated by the IHSA for all practices, games, and regional/state finals.
• Successful completion of criminal and sexual offender registry background checks.