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2025 Varsity Head Coach Boys Soccer Boys

Erie's Public Schools (Pennsylvania)

Pennsylvania - PA, PA

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2025 Varsity Head Coach Boys Soccer Boys

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

  



Varsity Head Coach Boys Soccer – High School



Position Summary/Goal: The 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
School/Location:  Erie High School
Reporting Relationship:
  • Reports to Athletic Director & Building Administrator
  • May work on specific projects with program directors or building principals.
 
Qualifications:
 
  • High school varsity or college level soccer head coaching experience (minimum three years).
  • Evidence of leading a successful program with post-season coaching experience.
  • 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).
  • Experience in coaching offense, defense, and goal keeping.
  • Evidence of practice plans developed in prior coaching positions.
  • Urban student experience a plus.
  • 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.
 
Special Requirements:
 
  • Must complete all Coaching Evaluation 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 meetings outside of the District.
  • Host and attend parent meeting prior to the start of official season.
 
 
Performance Responsibilities:
 
  • Instruct student athletes in the fundamentals of soccer – including the rules of the game and the proper training techniques.
  • Plan and carry out daily practice plans.
  • Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide individual and team development.
  • Supervise all practices and games.
  • Develop a feeder system through the entire soccer program, coordinating with the junior varsity and middle school programs.  Facilitate clinics with elementary schools to promote fundamentals of soccer.
  • Promote, maintain, and ensure high academic standards for all athletes. Monitor academic progress for student athletes, securing academic support when needed.
  • Leader of the coaching tree from HS through Middle School.  Ensuring that coaching tactics, fundamentals, offensive/defensive strategies, and soccer language are fluid throughout all boys soccer programs.
  • Promote good sportsmanship and serve as a positive role model for student athletes.
  • Maintain and review transportation and meals for away games.
  • 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.
  • Establish and maintain collegiate relationships to promote recruitment of the student athlete.
  • Maintain NCAA Clearinghouse for athletes by utilizing the District procedures.
  • Develop and maintain an academic monitoring plan for student athletes.
  • Responsible for season ordering, collection, and inventory of equipment and uniforms through the soccer program.
  • Participate in special activities to include parent nights, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
  • Assist in the evaluation of Middle School Coaches and JV Head Coach.
  • Develop and monitor expectations for athletic participation.
  • Update game standings and Varsity Soccer page on the EPS website.
  • Maintain the soccer HUDL accounts for the district.
 
 
Off-Season
  • Attend and work program fundraisers.
  • 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 Athletic Director & Principal or other appropriate administrator.
 
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.
 
 
Evaluation:  Evaluation conducted at the end of the season by Director of Athletics and/or Building 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.