Varsity Boys' Soccer Assistant Coach

Position Overview

St. Anne's-Belfield School is seeking a Varsity Boys' Soccer Assistant Coach to build upon its strong legacy and thriving sports program. Reporting to the Director of Athletics and assisting the head coach, the successful candidate is passionate about the role that soccer can have in developing the character of student-athletes and furthering the School's mission. The assistant coach subscribes to the philosophy that the soccer program must work alongside other sports as a complement to the entire Saints athletic department.

This position will be hired for the Fall Soccer season, which generally runs for 14-16 weeks.  A bi-weekly stipend will be paid during the season.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting research and analyzing previous games to develop practice and game plans.
• Determining individual player abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and factoring these into the season competitions and strategy sessions.
• Organizing team-building sessions and activities off the field.
• Fostering good sportsmanship in all team players and in all phases of athletic participation.
• Managing and supervising athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, and respect.
• Ensuring that all soccer coaches work together toward a common goal.
• Encouraging players to engage in other Saints sports programs.
• Using a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in soccer.
• Working with the Athletic Director / Associate Director of Athletics to coordinate arrangements around practices and competitions.
• Establishing and maintaining open communication with parents, students, and director of athletics.
• Taking all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Working with the athletic department staff to be sure all equipment is in good and safe working order, maintaining inventory of all soccer equipment and uniforms.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree / Master's preferred.
• Soccer coaching experience preferred.
• Passion for soccer and comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of the game.
• Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of VISAA & NFHS rules that apply to soccer.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct, relate to, teach, and supervise student-athletes on and off the field.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication, management, motivational, interpersonal, and strategizing skills.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Ability to utilize technology is required.
• Ability to communicate in spoken and written word.
• Embraces a high level of accountability.
• Ability to assess players and coaches effectively.
• Professionally calm and motivationally intense.
• A progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation.
• Cares about character, team, and staff.
• Able to function at a high capacity in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be consistent in decision making is a premium.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks related to game and equipment setup.