Athletics Coach; Soccer - Elementary & Middle School

Athletics Coach (Soccer) - Elementary & Middle School

Position Summary KIPP is looking for a dynamic and energetic coach to help lead sports teams at KIPP Excelencia Community Prep. We are looking for someone who is passionate about youth development and building a winning team culture. Coaches at Excelencia will lead a cohort of students through athletic, social, and academic development in a program that balances practice, games, and homework help each day.

Some sports offered at Excelencia are soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, and more.

There is an opportunity for year round Athletics Coaching, or Seasonal Coaching, depending on the school's needs.

Reports to:

Michael Shoesmith, Director of Expanded Learning

• Has prior experience coaching school athletic teams

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Completion of the following courses on
  • Fundamentals of Coaching
  • Concussion
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  • First Aid (unless already certified or planning to obtain certification through another process)

• Possesses and maintains a moral character that’s in alignment with the expectations of KIPP Public Schools Northern CA
• Possesses all qualifications and criteria established by KIPP Public Schools Northern CA for coaches, supervisors, and directors of student activity programs
• Possesses knowledge of the sport(s) assigned, including but not limited to knowledge of rules/regulations, strategy, training and conditioning, practice techniques and the ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe corrective activities.
• Possesses ability to communicate effectively with families, students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Possesses the ability to address situations dealing with accidents, injuries, blood, bodily fluids, tissue, etc.

• Manage and supervise the Athletics Teams from grades 3 through 8
• Coordinate and facilitate practices leading up to and during the season
• Attend and coach at all games during the season
• Communicate with families about practices and games, and send reminders leading up to practices and games
• Supervise students at all times, including staying with students at practices and games until all students are picked up
• Coordinate the issuance, care, and inventory of equipment, supplies (medical as well as others), and uniforms
• Assist the Athletic Director in purchasing equipment, supplies, and uniforms for the particular sport as necessary
• Supervise students at all times from the time practice or the activity starts until the designated activity ends
• Ensure the proper completion of physical examinations and all forms relating to the to the examinations and emergency medical authorization before a student participates in any tryout, practice, scrimmage, or game
• Submit the following forms to the Athletic Director prior to the start of the season
  • Team Roster
  • All other forms required by the Athletic Director
• Update Google Spreadsheets with equipment information of your specific team
• Coordinate the distribution, collection, and storage of athletic equipment, uniforms, and supplies (during the season and at its conclusion) and the collection of fees for lost equipment and uniforms by athletes
• Complete all required NFHS and First Aid/CPR certifications required by the PSAL and CIF
• Attend seasonal informational meeting regarding your sport
• Enforce all academic requirements set forth by the leagues of participation and by KIPP
• Show respect for officials, the press, opposing coaches, visiting teams, parents, fans, students, athletes, fellow coaches, and teachers
• Be a leader among young student-athletes as an athletic coach and/or teacher
• Be responsible for the security of all facilities used by the team and coaching staff when custodians are not on duty
• Report the score to the Athletic Director immediately following any contest via text or email
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities related to the coaching position as needed or directed by the Principal and/or Athletic Director
• Establish an environment in which athletes can gain self-esteem and develop a positive self-image
  • Demonstrate an interest in the…