Girls Varsity Soccer Coach

Varsity Girls Soccer Coach - Fall 2025 Season

The Varsity Head Coach is responsible for helping each student-athlete achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for discipline and sportsmanship, and an enhanced sense of self-esteem. The Varsity Head Coach reports directly to the Athletic Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Athletic Director on all matters related to the organization, administration, and philosophy of the sport.
• Serves as a leader within the community program.
• Oversees the high school program for the sport.
• Adheres to the MIAA Coaches Guidebook and BPS Coaches Handbook; acts as a positive role model both on and off the field/court.
• Coaches individual participants to develop the skills necessary for excellence in the sport.
• Maintains knowledge of MIAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques, and other aspects of the sport.
• Recommends teams for scheduling to the Athletic Director.
• Coordinates with the Athletic Director to schedule BPS facility use.
• Secures Athletic Director approval before scheduling off-campus activities in non-school facilities.
• Collaborates with coaches and/or the Athletic Director to plan transportation and ensure appropriate supervision at away contests, in compliance with district travel policies and guidelines.

Supervisory Duties

• Assists the Athletic Director in recruiting and hiring coaching staff.
• Evaluates all assistant, subvarsity, and volunteer coaches.
• Assigns duties to coaching staff.

Record-Keeping Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date team and program rosters and submits copies to the Athletic Office.
• Works closely with the Athletic Director to manage the sport's finances, preparing and submitting an annual budget; follows BPS school committee policies on funding and financial transactions.
• Develops and supervises fundraising efforts for teams under his/her direction.
• Communicates consistently and positively with the school and media to inform parents and the community about the sport.
• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results throughout the season.
• Arranges for team awards presentations through the Athletic Office.
• Records, submits, and maintains necessary MIAA and BPS paperwork.
• Submits all grant applications with the approval of the superintendent, special programs principal, and Athletic Director.

Athletic Behavior/Eligibility Responsibilities

• Enforces all MIAA rules related to the sport.
• Models and enforces discipline, sportsmanship, and a positive team environment at all times.
• Establishes and enforces penalties for breaches of discipline and sportsmanship.
• Ensures a bullying- and hazing-free environment.
• Establishes performance criteria for student-athletes' participation in interscholastic competition.
• Checks athlete eligibility with the Athletic Office.
• Establishes written program expectations.
• Partners with faculty to ensure student-athletes are academically engaged and successful.

Injury/Safety

• Cooperates with the Athletic Director to ensure that participants complete their physical examination and Baseline concussion testing before practicing or receiving equipment.
• Oversees the safety of the facility or area where the sport is conducted during practice and events.
• Enforces rules regarding player conditioning and health and safety.
• Reports injuries to the athletic trainer and submits incident reports to both the trainer and Athletic Office.
• Exercises caution when handling injuries, ensuring athletes receive appropriate medical care.
• Ensures injured athletes have signed approval from a doctor and parent before returning to activities.
• Provides supervision of athletes until they leave the building or event site.
• Ensures that all doors, windows, and gates are secured after events.

Team Activities

• Plans practice sessions, competitions, and out-of-season conditioning programs.
• Maintains a positive environment, free from hazing, harassment, bullying, or intimidating behavior.
• Organizes special events such as assemblies, Senior/Parent Night, team meals, and the awards banquet.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred or Required

• Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• MIAA Coaches Education Certification Level 1 or 2 required for new Varsity Head Coaches (effective ).
• Experience in teaching, coaching, or sports medicine preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in coaching or athletic leadership.
• Sport-specific certifications preferred.
• Playing experience preferred.