About Dexter Southfield Dexter Southfield is an independent school where boys and girls in PreK through Class 12 develop their individual talents and build an ethical foundation for life. Students learn to lead and serve with character confidence and compassion. Our 36acre campus is located on the BrooklineBoston line just minutes from the citys best museums libraries hospitals performing arts venues colleges and universities all of which serve as an extension of our classrooms. At Dexter Southfield we approach everything we do with enthusiasm and commitment living by our Schools motto: Our Best Today Better Tomorrow. Position Overview: Dexter Southfield seeks a Boys Varsity Soccer Head Coach to oversee all aspects of team and player development game strategy and program leadership and to serve as a rolemodel for our studentathletes. Responsibilities include teaching skills and techniques planning and leading practices and motivating players to develop as individuals and collectively as a team. This role requires the coach to develop strategies maintain records and build a team of confident successful studentathletes. Essential Job Functions: - Develop and implement a comprehensive soccer program that emphasizes skill development teamwork and sportsmanship in a highly competitive NEPSAC environment
- Develop overall sportsstrategy to mentor players develop training programs and drills and promote sportsmanship among studentathletes
- Instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals strategies and physical conditioning
- Foster a positive and inclusive team culture built on respect that encourages growth discipline and leadership
- Working in conjunction with the Admissions and Athletic Director to develop a strategy to recruit and retain top talent including evaluating visiting and recommending prospective studentathletes
- Speak to college coaches to support athletes in their recruitment process
- Scout and assess opponents to develop effective game strategies
- Support athletes in their pursuit of collegiate athletics if applicable
- Work collaboratively with the Athletic Director and School leadership to uphold the mission and values of the Schools athletic program
- Manage gameday operations including lineup decisions and ingame coaching
- Communicate effectively with studentathletes parents and School administration
- Provide auxiliary soccer programming in the offseason to attract potential new players
- Oversee the development and success of the Varsity B and middle school programs
- Maintain equipment and facilities
- Work with academic faculty to monitor athletes academic progress
- Accurate and timely recordkeeping documentation and follow up
- Transport studentathletes to/from competitions practices and offsite events
- Attend and represent the School at special coaches events
- Team travel and planning (including overnights) are required for preseason training throughout the season and for pre and postseason scrimmages tournaments and recruitment efforts
- Other duties as assigned
- Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent academic credentials required
- Proficiency in soccer skills training and team tactics
- Two or three years of independent school or collegiatelevel coaching experience required
- Understanding of NEPSAC regulations and thorough knowledge of recruiting and NCAA rules
- Expertise in the assigned sport to lead a competitive program
- Maintain a current drivers license and clean driving record
- Demonstrate knowledge strategy and leadership principlesof the designated sport
- Effective communication organizational and team management skills
- Maintain current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
- Understanding of the academic social and behavioral characteristics of studentathletes
- Ability to work as a team player and individual contributor
- Commitment to actively promote and contribute to an engaging and inclusive workplace
- Ability to be flexible manage stresseffectively andadapt to changing work prioritiesin a fastpaced work environment
Requirements: This job requires one to lift carry push and/or pull equipment and/or materials weighing up to 20 pounds as well as the ability to run bend climb balance stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl. The person in this position is required to move frequently and swiftly including ascending and descending stairs. This job typically requires 10 sitting 40 walking and 50 standing and is typically performed at room temperature in a generally hazardfree environment. The role will require the incumbent to work evenings weekends holidays and school breaks. Dexter Southfields 36acre campus is composed of several buildings and outdoor learning spaces which are accessible via internal and external walkways stairs nature paths hills and uneven terrain. This position requires one to transfer between these areas in all weather conditions. All employees of Dexter Southfield are required to verify employment eligibility and successfully complete CORI SORI and fingerprintbased background checks as a condition of employment.
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