Girls Head JV Soccer Coach

The Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools serves 1,600 students from Pre-K-12 and is a free, open enrollment public charter school. Over 92% of our students are Latinx. Our school system consists of Guadalupe Centers High School, Guadalupe Centers Middle School, and Guadalupe Centers Elementary School. Our system grew out of Guadalupe Centers’ educational programming. Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US since 1919. Our roots in our community run deep.

There are many benefits to working at GCCS, with some of them being:

Students and Families: GCCS teachers and staff strive to form strong relationships with our students and their families. Our organization grew out of Guadalupe Centers, the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US. These community ties are integral to who we are.
Staff Autonomy: Staff at GCCS appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches and are encouraged to innovate. The experience of our staff is valued, and they are given space to collaborate and share best practices.
Coaching and Development: Staff at GCCS collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. All staff are aligned on working toward their professional development throughout the year.

Summary

The High School Girls Head JV Soccer Coach will coordinate, instruct, motivate, and organize the Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Team while supporting the overall goals and expectations of the Guadalupe Centers High School girls soccer program. The Coach is responsible for the development, supervision, safety, and sportsmanship of JV student-athletes and will work collaboratively with the High School Girls Head Varsity Soccer Coach and Athletic Director to promote consistency and continued development throughout the girls soccer program.

This position is primarily located at Guadalupe Centers High School and its athletic fields. This is a seasonal position appointed annually for the term of the soccer season.

Reports To: Athletic Director, Principal & Assistant Principal

Duties/Responsibilities

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the rules, fundamentals, techniques, and strategies of soccer.
Plan, organize, and conduct effective JV practices that promote skill development, conditioning, teamwork, sportsmanship, and student-athlete growth.
Provide leadership and direction for the Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Team during practices, competitions, and other team activities.
Work collaboratively with the High School Girls Head Varsity Soccer Coach to support the overall philosophy, expectations, and development of the high school girls soccer program.
Assist in developing student-athletes for potential advancement to the varsity level.
Maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Complete all required training and requirements necessary to comply with MSHSAA regulations.
Provide emergency first aid when necessary.
Maintain a safe, positive, and productive environment for student-athletes.
Maintain, issue, collect, and provide an accurate inventory of school athletic equipment assigned to the JV program.
Model and teach the appropriate skills, techniques, fundamentals, and strategies of soccer.
Develop positive relationships with students, families, staff, officials, and members of the community. This includes maintaining appropriate dress, language, demeanor, and professional boundaries.
Prepare the JV team for competition and make appropriate player substitutions as part of a well-organized game plan focused on student development and team performance.
Assist with evaluating and screening student-athletes for participation in the girls soccer program. Where roster limitations require player placement decisions, exercise appropriate judgment in assessing skills, aptitude, interest, development potential, and temperament in coordination with the High School Girls Head Varsity Soccer Coach and Athletic Director.
Provide eligibility lists, rosters, participation records, and other required documentation to the Athletic Director or administration in a timely manner.
Actively support efforts to build student participation in the girls soccer program through appropriate outreach, conditioning, training, camps, and player development opportunities.
Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices, competitions, and other team activities.
Ensure student-athletes follow GCCS, athletic department, and MSHSAA expectations regarding conduct, eligibility, sportsmanship, and participation.
Coordinate with the Athletic Director regarding transportation needs for games and practices.
Communicate schedules, expectations, changes, and other relevant information with student-athletes and families in a timely and professional manner.
Attend required athletic department, coaching, and program meetings.
Promote academic achievement, good citizenship, sportsmanship, teamwork, and responsible behavior among student-athletes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
Extensive knowledge of soccer fundamentals, rules, strategies, and player development.
Ability to effectively coach, supervise, and develop high school student-athletes.
Ability to work collaboratively with the High School Girls Head Varsity Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, administrators, coaching staff, and families.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to model professionalism, sportsmanship, and appropriate conduct for student-athletes.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and families.

Education and Experience

A Four-Year College Degree OR serving as an Approved Assistant Coach (3.1.4.b) (non-Hardship Coach) for a minimum of TWO school years.
A Professional Teacher’s Certificate OR successful completion of the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course before coaching. This course is not sport-specific and is a one-time requirement.
Successful completion of a Sports First Aid course before coaching and renewal every two years.
Successful completion of CPR/AED training before coaching and renewal every two years.
Successful completion of a Concussion in Sports Course and annual review of current concussion information.
Successful completion of the MSHSAA Sport-Specific Online Rules Review each season.
Minimum of three years of coaching experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities.
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and other physical activity associated with coaching soccer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions associated with the soccer season.

Application Process

Please complete an application, which may be found at www.gck12.org/o/gc/page/work-for-gccs. If a position requires a degree, please upload a copy of transcripts and/or degree certification to your application. Other attachments, such as a cover letter or resume, can also be uploaded and attached to the application.

Guadalupe Centers, Inc. conforms to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.