High School Girls Soccer Head Coach

Salary: $14,578,720.00 Annually
Location : McCaskey JP Hs, PA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 24-
Department: Athletics Jpm
Division: HR Generalist 2 ES
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/:59 PM Eastern

Description
JOB GOAL: To organize, administer, facilitate and maintain a successful athletic program in the School District of Lancaster

Essential and Marginal Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Adhere to paperwork deadlines - eligibility lists, team roster, transportation schedules, inventory sheets, equipment order forms, assistant coaches' evaluations, and various other paperwork required by the SDoL, LL League, and PIAA
2. Attend yearly PIAA rules interpretation meeting
3. Possess a thorough understanding of all PIAA and NFHS rules for the appropriate sport
4. Attend trainings, clinics, or conferences provided by the athletic director
5. Delegate duties to coaching staff
6. Adhere to attendance, eligibility and discipline policies
7. Collect and inventory equipment
8. Meet with entire coaching staff, including middle school and McCaskey East coaches, a minimum of twice yearly (prior to the season and at the conclusion of the season)
9. Provide opportunities for the middle school and McCaskey East coaches to assist in practices at the beginning of the varsity season
10. Create positive relationships with community organizations and assist in building youth programs which develop fundamental skills and expose young athletes to their sport
11. Provide input for youth programs that serve as feeder programs for the SDoL
12. Actively recruit students at McCaskey, McCaskey East, and alternative schools
13. Maintain student participation during the season
14. Provide team building activities throughout the year
15. Ensure that all coaches are positive role models for students
16. Supervise coaches as they perform delegated duties
17. Conduct thorough evaluations (written and discussed) of varsity assistant/JV coaches at the end of the season
18. Participate in the middle school and McCaskey East head coach evaluations
19. Prepare season-long, monthly, and weekly plans for preparation and improvement (instruction, drill, competition, conditioning, and recovery)
20. Prepare and communicate a written practice plan for each practice
21. Create daily practice plans which include clear objectives and organization that reflect season-long, monthly, and weekly plans
22. Provide time for instruction, drill, and competition as appropriate
23. Model respect toward athletes, official, opposing team and spectators
24. Teach respect toward teammates, opposing team, officials and spectators
25. Provide written communication to athletes and parents which define standards of behavior
26. Administer consistent, fair and firm discipline
27. Work in cooperation with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staff
28. Develop and demonstrate positive relationships with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staff
29. Provide year-round opportunities for athletes in the form of open gyms, camps, and/or competitive leagues
30. Coordinate with the strength and conditioning coach to provide in-season and out-of-season training opportunities
31. Promote athletes to collegiate programs
32. Facilitate active and productive booster club and/or parent organization
33. Organize and provide in-service, clinic and conference opportunities for middle school, McCaskey East, and McCaskey coaches
34. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Work with athletes and parents to assist with the selection of the appropriate post-secondary institution
2. Communicate NCAA eligibility requirements to athletes and parents
3. Visit McCaskey East and middle school teams during the season
4. Facilitate the raising of funds through booster club/parent organization

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated experience coaching the sport at the JV/Varsity level
2. Current CPR/First Aid Certification preferred or have the ability to obtain within two years
3. National coaching certification preferred (ASEP/NFHS/Other Governing Body) preferred or have the ability to obtain within two years
4. A strong understanding of basic fundamentals and movements of the sport
5. A thorough knowledge of current trends, tactics, strategies, and skills of the sport
6. Ability to communicate effectively with students, coaches, parents, faculty members and administrators
7. Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds preferred
8. Availability to organize and implement a year-round training program

Supplemental Information
REPORTS TO: Athletic Director
TERMS OF CONTRACT: Hours indicated in SDoL/LEA Contract
EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated per the Athletic Handbook
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This position is not eligible for benefits.