S26- Head Boys Soccer Coach

POSITION SUMMARY

The middle school head coach will work within the framework of the middle school athletics to provide leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of student athletes in their sport through coordinating, planning, evaluation, and implementation of programs. All coaches have the responsibility of carrying on their respective sport within the best interest of Marana Unified School District and its students within the bounds of the Northwest League bylaws.

Middle school athletics programs will be a minimum of four days a week while in season.

• Demonstrate a high level of dependability and organization
• Utilize positive interpersonal relations and effective communication skills
• Exhibit effective problem solving skills and judgment
• Maintain inventory of all sporting equipment and supplies
• Work with administrators, purchasing staff, and vendors to procure needed athletic equipment and supplies
• Communicate expectations to team members and families at the beginning of each season, including information for practice schedules, athlete expectations, and playing time distribution
• Organize and implement an efficient and effective try‑out system
• Organize effective practice and game plans, including organization of additional coaching staff members
• Comply with district and school procedures
• Apply knowledge of sport to develop players at all levels of ability
• Hold athletes to high behavioral and academic expectations
• Sportsmanship displayed by team members during practice, travel, and competition
• Work to increase knowledge of sport and player development
• Partner with parent groups to positively impact experience of players
• Follow all procurement and fundraising rules and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

In addition, the head coach at the middle school level will collaborate with the athletic director to identify their role and responsibilities with regards to:

• Promotion of the sport
• Planning tryouts for program
• Parent communication / team letters
• Inventory – uniform and equipment management
• Camps to support skill development
• Communication with elementary and high school programs of same sport
• Transition of athletes from elementary to high school programs
• Community building events

• Experience coaching assigned sport
• Exceptional communication skills with students and parents, and the ability to work with people who have a variety of skills, backgrounds, and temperaments
• Must possess a patient, positive and proactive attitude in dealing with students and parents
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification

$1,700.00 Stipend

Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.