Assistant Soccer Coach

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• Position Type: Athletics/Activities (Differentials)/Coaching
• Date Posted: 11/5/2025
• Location: Auburn High School
• District: ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205
• Job Title: Head Coach
• Department: Athletic Department
• Supervisor: Building Athletic Director, Building Principal and District Athletic Director
• Date: 12/21/17
• FLSA Status: Stipend

Guide participating student athletes in the achievement of a high level of skill, discipline, sportsmanship and citizenship. To oversee and promote the athletic program in accordance with NFHS, IHSA and RPS #205 Board Policies and athletic handbook.

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• Ensure that all actions are in concert with Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
• Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Plans and communicates with assistant coaching staff regarding practice schedule and competition strategies which ensure the health, physical well-being and success of student athletes.
• Coordinates fundraisers, athletic activity account deposits and distribution of funds in accordance with Board Policy.
• Manages the distribution and collection of uniforms and sport specific inventory.
• Ensures that all student athletes are in compliance with District requirements including athletic physicals, student code of conduct, athletic fees paid, academic eligibility and all other standards included in the district athletic handbook.
• Models/instills values of sportsmanship, citizenship and teamwork.
• Assists with the selection of assistant and volunteer coaches.
• Properly supervises student athletes during all related activities and events.
• Maintains individual and team statistics and records.
• Plans and implements a seasonal awards recognition program through the building athletic office.
• Engages in sport specific professional development education.
• Implements programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals to their feeder programs and works closely with the strength and conditioning coach.

• Valid Illinois Teachers Certificate and/or Meets IHSA Criteria (Qualification of Coaches - 2.070)
• Previous coaching experience preferred.

• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to accurately record and manage information.
• Knowledge of industry standards and new approaches.
• Ability to work independently under broad or limited supervision.
• Ability to establish priorities appropriately, demonstrating an understanding of the urgency of tasks and the impact of tasks.
• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, responsibility, and loyalty in the performance of all tasks.
• Ability to take responsibility for his or her team assignments.
• Ability to use clear, concise language to provide timely and accurate written and oral communication.

Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

1. Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
2. Balancing – Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
3. Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
4. Kneeling – Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
5. Crouching – Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
6. Crawling – Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
7. Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
8. Standing – Particularly for sustained periods of time.
9. Walking – Moving about…