Head Coach – Girls Soccer

Qualifications:

1. Must meet the head coaching requirements of the Minnesota State High School League and the Minnesota State Department of Education.
2. Attend a “Why We Play” seminar/coaches training.
3. Experience coaching in an education based athletic program required.
4. A strong background in high school, collegiate and/or club dance competition as a participant and/or coach is preferred.

Traits of an Effective Coach:
Demonstrates a high degree of empathy, positivity, trust, responsibility, discipline and flexibility. A successful head coach is a developer, teacher, achiever, manager, leader and problem solver. 

Performance Responsibilities:

• Accept and implement the co-curricular philosophy of High School athletics.
• Follows the rules and regulations of the school, conference and the MSHSL.
• Attend the rules interpretation meeting held by the MSHSL.
• Maintain a membership in the appropriate coaches association and participate so that our school has representation.
• Attend clinics, seminars, conferences and in-service programs in order to improve coaching skills and to stay current with new trends in coaching, training, conditioning and safety procedures.
• Give input about, and then carry out, the interscholastic schedule as drawn up by the Activities Director.
• Submit and verify transportation requests for scrimmages, practices and events.
• Assist the Activities Director with the distribution and collection of equipment and supplies, development of a written annual inventory and make recommendations for purchases to the Activities Director.
• Regularly inspect equipment and facilities to ensure the safety of each student-athlete.
• Delegate responsibility to the assistant coaches as appropriate.
• Organize and participate in an end of season information and evaluation session with all assistant coaches.
• Provide leadership for the program for all levels of the sport (K-12).
• Maintains appropriate supervision of his/her program at all times (locker rooms, practices, events, bus rides, etc.). Supervises any and all space used by athletes while they are present.
• Encourages young men and women to participate in sports and other co-curricular activities other than his/her own but does not attempt to influence the specific sport or activity. 
• Establishes and uses a system of communication to athletes and parents that will include explanation of program policies, awards, procedures, goals and schedules. 
• Represents the school in a professional manner in demeanor, language, and conduct (based on standards established by the Activities Director).
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of the activity.
• All other duties as assigned by the Activities Director. 

Terms of Employment: Compensation and duration of the assignment as negotiated.

Licensure Required:  Minnesota Department of Education valid coaching certification or valid certificate from the National Federation Coaches Education Program.