Head Boys Soccer Coach at Elizabethton High School

POSITION: BOYS HEAD COACH - SOCCER

LOCATION: ELIZABETHTON HIGH SCHOOL

PURPOSE: PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR THE EHS BOYS' SOCCER PROGRAM, PROVIDING ONGOING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO COMPETE AT A HIGH LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties:

Instruct athletes on the rules, regulations, terminology, and techniques of the sport. Understand, implement, and support the guidelines pertaining to Soccer as outlined by the TSSAA. Conduct yourself and your team in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship. Coordinate with the Athletic Director and other coaches vying for the use of facilities, practices, and scheduling. Provide a schedule to the Athletic Director and Transportation Supervisor at least two weeks prior to the start of the season (if not sooner). Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures. Make a purchase using the school system policy and procedures. Maintain a current inventory of equipment and uniforms.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: coaching Boys' Soccer, supervising practices, and matches. Coordinating with other coaches for the use of facilities. Manage student/athletes and promote teamwork, sportsmanship, adherence to rules and guidelines, representing the school positively at all times, and other duties as assigned by the athletic director and school/system administrative team.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Meet the health and physical requirements, and be fingerprinted and background checked.
2. Knowledge of a particular sport (philosophy & coaching). Personal experience participating in Soccer is preferred.
3. Must complete any training associated with coaching as outlined by the Elizabethton City Schools Athletic Department and the TSSAA.
4. Must work in a professional manner and exhibit professionalism in instructing athletes during practice and in matches.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee be able to: Sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

For More Information, Contact:

Joe Diaz, Elizabethton High School Athletic Director at:

Joe.diaz@ecschools.net