Unified Soccer Coach

Under the direction of the building Athletic Director, building Principal, and district Athletic Director, the coach provides a comprehensive athletics program in the specified sport to include conducting practices, overseeing games and game strategy, educating and developing athletes, and complying with WIAA policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the sport in which the candidate is making application or currently employed in a Certificated, Classified, or hourly Coach position with Vancouver Public Schools.
• Recent coaching experience, with K-12 athletes preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR card, or ability to obtain prior to the established start date.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience which demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Experience which demonstrates strong leadership skills.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and articulate a vision for the program that embraces character development and a positive experience for all athletes.
• Recruit student athletes for the coach’s school for participation.
• Conduct practices for the team that focus on proper technique and mechanics of the sport.
• Attend and supervise athletes at games, and execute game strategy.
• Attend yearly Coaches’ Institute training in August.
• Teach and demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship with athletes, parents and the school community.
• Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Know and adhere to WIAA, league, district, and building rules and policies.
• Complete required district and WIAA trainings around sport specific rules and safety.
• Maintain and inventory uniforms and equipment.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms and work cooperatively in an effective and positive manner with diverse parties to include staff, students, parents, and community.