Soccer Assistant Coach - High School Girls

Job Description

Assistant Soccer Coach – High School Girls
Season Dates:
February – May.

Telluride High School (9-12)

• Must meet the assistant coaching requirements of Telluride School District and the coaching requirements set forth by CHSAA.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desirable.
• Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport.

The Head Coach in conjunction with the Athletics Director.

• Has a thorough knowledge of policies of the Telluride Middle/High School Athletics Department and is responsible for its implementation.
• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports programs.
• Carries out responsibilities as designated by the head coach.
• Provides assistance and guidance to, and safeguards for, each participant (by his/her presence at all practices, games and while traveling).
• Maintains the framework and philosophy outlined by the head coach.
• Is accountable to the head coach for all equipment and assists the head coach with inventorying, issuing and storing of equipment.
• Recommends to the head coach items for the next year in his/her area of the program.
• Monitors locker room and authorizes who may enter before and after practice/game.
• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Works with the head coach to request any needed improvements to facility.
• Secures all doors, windows and locks and checks lights before leaving the building.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Are responsible for school issued keys and will not give them to anyone. If lost, must report immediately to the Athletic Department.

• Assists the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities.
• Instructs team members as to changes in the rules and teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the head coach.
• Maintains a record of team statistics.
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport.
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
• Arrives early enough before practices, contests and meetings to adequately prepare and remains long enough to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
• Helps in planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
• Avoids criticizing, admonishing, or arguing with the head coach or any staff member within ears or eyes of players or parents.
• Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the head coach.
• Performs such other duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and may be requested by the head coach.
• Be prepared and get certified to drive a district vehicle, completing and submitting all forms and driving tests, including a SUV and minibus.

Performance of the job will be evaluated annually at the end of season.