In PersonRequires travel and work on weekends and evenings.
TrainingFitness & Sports Instruction
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required.
One to two years of experience as a soccer coach is required.
Current CPR certification through the American Red Cross is required.
A valid driver's license must be maintained.
The coach must demonstrate professional communication with students, parents, and staff, including under pressure.
The coach must be able to organize work and prioritize responsibilities.
Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of people is required.
The coach must act professionally and keep student records confidential.
The coach must be able to make decisions and handle conflicts.
The coach must demonstrate problem-solving skills and creativity.
The role requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
The coach must be able to assist athletes of various weights and heights, stand for long periods, walk long distances, and carry training equipment and coolers over long distances.
The coach must be able to bend at the hips and knees and work in noisy, crowded environments.
Responsibilities
Assist the head varsity coach with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student-athletes in game strategies and soccer techniques.
Help students develop appreciation for physical fitness, discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork through soccer.
Help coordinate and supervise the boys varsity soccer program.
Ensure compliance with Branson and league policies, rules, and regulations governing athletic activities and athletes.
Work with the head coach and Athletic Department to plan and organize practice and game schedules.
Maintain a safe environment for student-athletes.
Help provide regular supervision of student-athletes at home and away games and ensure appropriate behavior.
Ensure student-athletes follow training rules, class and grade requirements, and behavior rules on the court, during conditioning, and in the locker room.
Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and officials, and resolve conflicts professionally.
Represent Branson professionally in interactions with the community.
Clean, store, and maintain athletic equipment and uniforms; recommend purchases of uniforms, equipment, and supplies; and manage inventory.
Maintain necessary records and complete the Paycom timecard within specified timeframes and procedures.
Maintain required certifications and training hours.
Attend work regularly and arrive punctually for practices and games.
Obtain advance approval from the Athletic Director for team-related expenditures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel and work on weekends and evenings.
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Schedule: Part-Time; Seasonal Employee
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $16.90/hr (Minimum seasonal guarantee of $5,985.00)
About The Branson School
The Branson School is a coeducational, college-preparatory day school of 420 students, grades 9-12, located in Marin County, California. Branson is more than just a great school. It’s an ever-evolving educational community that challenges and supports students as they grow into confident, thoughtful, ethical people.
We encourage students to be brave in whatever they do – in the classroom, on the field, on stage, in the community, even with their peers. The faculty values collaboration, continual growth and improvement, reflection, and student centered teaching. Branson teachers work in a beautiful, well-resourced environment with dedicated students. The faculty is widely regarded as outstanding and there exists in the faculty an admirable esprit de corps and a positive attitude about their work and their relationship with students.
Mission Statement
Branson develops students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy.
Statement of Belonging
Branson believes that the well-being of people and the planet are inextricably linked and are essential to creating a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community. We aspire to have every member of the Branson community feel a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.
Core Values: Courage, Kindness, Honor, Purpose
Position Description
The Boys Varsity Assistant Soccer Coach reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for the support of the Boys varsity soccer team. This position is responsible for assisting the head varsity coach with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques. As well as help garner an appreciation for physical fitness, discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in soccer. This position requires travel and work on weekends and evenings.
Work Requirements
The Assistant Boys Soccer coach must exhibit high standards of professionalism and communication. He or she must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the challenges of working with high school students. He or she must have the ability to interact with students, parents, and staff, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient. This person must support the value of an education.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Critical features of this job are described below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Functions & Responsibilities
Help coordinate and supervise the Boys Varsity Soccer program.
Ensures that Branson and League policies, rules and regulations regarding the conduct of athletic activities and athletes are followed.
Works with the Head Coach and Athletic Department to plan and organize practices and games schedules.
Maintains a safe environment for student athletes at all times.
Helps to ensure regular supervision of student athletes at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior.
Ensures that student athletes adhere to training rules, class and grade requirements, and rules of behavior on the court, in conditioning, and in the locker room.
Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and officials. Resolves all conflicts in a professional manner.
Professionally represents Branson in all interactions with the community at large.
Ensures the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms.
Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies. Also manages inventory.
Maintains necessary records and completes Paycom timecard within the specified timeframes and manner.
Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
Attends work regularly and is punctual to all practices and games.
Obtain advance approval for the Athletic Director for all team-related expenditures.
Manages other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
One to two years of experience as a soccer coach.
CPR Certified through American Red Cross.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of people.
Ability to act professionally and keep students’ records confidential.
Ability to make decisions and handle conflicts.
Problem-solving skills and creativity.
Physical Requirements
Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must be able to assist with athletes of various weights and heights.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
Must be able to carry training kit and coolers for long distances.
Use strength to lift items, raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
Must be able to bend at hips and knees.
Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Branson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers and interns, and the School makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate. Branson prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality) national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, uniformed service member or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. The School will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.
For Consideration
We encourage those that align with Branson’s shared commitment to its Mission Statement, Diversity Mission Statement and Core Values to apply by uploading a cover letter and resume to Michelle Jones, Director of Human Resources at: https://thebransonschool.applytojob.com/apply/kpdz4SAJyd/Boys-Varsity-Assistant-Soccer-Coach