NOTTOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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POSITION TITLE:	Assistant Coach - Soccer
LOCATION	Nottoway High School
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:	Seasonal
SUPERVISOR:	Athletic Director
FLSA STATUS:

 

General Description

 

The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, character development, and coaching instruction.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Collegiate Professional License.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working within a school system and/or coaching soccer or related extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and knowledge of soccer rules and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Foster, develop, and display the highest level of sportsmanship among coaches, athletes, spectators, and officials
• Must obtain CPR, First-AID, Child-Abuse, and Concussion Certifications within one (1) year.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of all participants through supervision and detailed practice schedules.
• Assist the head coach in developing and managing an evaluation process to determine student-athletes who make the team through try-outs.
• Communicate effectively with the team, staff, parents, administration, community, and the media.
• Attends required Coaches meetings scheduled by the Athletic Director.
• Required to attend the preseason parent meeting.
• Effectively communicates student-athlete handbook and team specific rules and regulations to the student-athletes and parents.
• Maintain proper records, including VHSL physical forms and team information.
• Develop and manage a system of issuing equipment to players, maintaining equipment inventory and storing equipment.
• Promotes the proper use and care of equipment and school property.
• Assists the athletic director in preparing eligibility forms.
• Maintains compliance of Nottoway County Public Schools and Virginia High School League rules, regulations, and policies that pertain to athletic programs.
• Encourages community partnerships that enhance interscholastic activities at Nottoway County Public Schools.
• Responsible for the setup, organization, and removal of equipment for practices and games, ensuring safety, functionality, and efficient operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Knows how to exercise self-control and perseverance when dealing with students, parents, staff, administration, and community members.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive environment.
• Skillfully manages individual and group interactions.
• Complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintains great attendance and is punctual.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach overhead, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments under a variety of weather conditions.
• Visual and auditory ability to interact with students, staff, and the public both in-person and via technology.

*Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

 

Employment Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Submission of two (2) professional references, including one from a current or former supervisor.
• Successful completion of background screenings, including:
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening/test
• FBI criminal history investigation
• Virginia State Police criminal history check
• Child Protective Services (CPS) background check

Nottoway County Public Schools (NCPS) assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. NCPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities; and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The Director of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies.