2025 Head Coach Boys JV Soccer

Erie's Public Schools (Pennsylvania)

Pennsylvania - PA, PA

Years Of Experience: No experience needed

Employment Term: Full-time

County: Yes

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Location:
Erie High School

Head Coach Boys Junior Varsity Soccer

Position Summary/Goal: The JV Head Coach will facilitate and enhance communication and collaboration between and among the Erie School District and parents, students, and community centers. The head soccer coach will promote a positive school culture, foster academic excellence and exemplify good character for the individual athlete. Furthermore, the Erie School District expects the Head Coach to be a positive role model, a mentor to student-athletes, and embrace all concepts of good citizenship.

Term of Employment: 12 month position; effective for the 2024-2025 School Year
Location: Erie High School
Reporting Relationships:

High School Varsity Head Coach
Reports to Director of Athletics
May work on specific projects with program directors or building principals

Qualifications:

High school coaching experience at the high school or middle school level, minimum of 3 years’ experience required.
- Evidence of leading a successful middle school or high school soccer program.
- Ability to transition student athletes to the next competitive level (ability to articulate concrete examples and procedures regarding the transition of student athletes to the next competitive level).
- The ability to design and coach offensive and defensive strategies.
- Evidence of practice plans developed in prior coaching positions.
- Must hold or obtain FBI, Criminal Check, and Child Abuse Clearances.
- Working knowledge of Erie School District policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
- Knowledge of current trends, tactics, strategies, and skills of the sport.
- Urban student experience a plus.

Requirements

Must complete all Coaching Education requirements of the PIAA and PDE in a timely manner.
Work Environment: School and office with frequent travel between schools, and various locations within the Erie community. Occasional travel to relevant professional conferences and meetings outside the district.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruct student athletes in the fundamentals of soccer – including the rules of the game and the proper training techniques.
Planning and carrying out daily practice plans.
Supervising all practices and games.

Assist varsity coach with the development of a feeder system through the entire soccer program.
Promote, maintain, and ensure high academic standards for all athletes. Monitor academic progress for student athletes, securing academic support when needed.
Conduct pre-season and post-season conditioning programs.
Promote good sportsmanship and serve as a positive role model for student athletes.
Maintain positive communication with athletes, families, community members, and district administration.
Agree to the demanding time commitment in the off-season, as well as regular season, to ensure the continuous improvement of the soccer program.
Adhere to guidelines, rules, and procedures set forth by the PIAA.
Develop and monitor expectations for athlete participation.
Update game standings and update ESD JV Boys Soccer website.
Responsibility of season ordering, collections, and inventory of equipment including uniforms for the JV soccer team.

Professionalism

Must possess the ability to be a team player.
Must be cooperative, courteous, service oriented, and promote these characteristics with the team.
Represent Erie’s Public Schools with the highest level of ethical behavior and professional standards.

Off-Season

Attend and work program fundraisers
Attend off-season, area team camps and possible leagues.
Organize off-season open gym/weight room sessions, practice plans, and instruction.
Other Duties
Attend staff meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Head Soccer Coach, Athletic Director & Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Evaluation: High School Boys Varsity Head Coach and Director of Athletics
This list intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.

About Erie's Public Schools (Pennsylvania)

Erie's Public Schools consists of 17 schools that serve approximately 11,000 students each day. By actively engaging students in their learning through a high quality Common Core-aligned curriculum and excellent teaching, Erie's Public Schools is raising expectations and creating a culture of high expectations, collaboration, respect, and accountability.

Our primary objective is to prepare city students to establish and achieve their higher education and career goals. We invite you to explore our website to discover how the district is partnering with families and the community to improve students' lives.

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