**Job Summary:** The Head Athletic Coach will direct and oversee the girls soccer program promoting good sportsmanship and athletic excellence.**Duties and Responsibilities:** Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the current team and develop strategies based on these findings. Set goals for the athletic team which may include team and individual player achievements and motivate staff and players to achieve these goals. Collaborate with other coaches to prepare game plans for each game meet match or competition. Gather information on competitors performance records abilities play styles and game strategies then develop appropriate game strategies to meet the challenges posed by those competitors. Provide instruction to team members before during and after events to help win games meets matches and other competitions. Schedule and coordinate practice sessions and procedures. Attend all team events ensuring proper conduct by players and coaches. Actively participate in all faculty and coaching meetings. Maintain records documenting individual player performance academic status and eligibility requirements. Ensure that all necessary physical exams parental consent forms waivers and insurance forms are completed and filed to comply with local district and governing body rules and regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned.**Required Skills and Abilities:** Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the applicable team sport. Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations associated with student athletes and coaches in the sport. Excellent interpersonal leadership and managerial skills. Ability to communicate effectively with athletes and coaches. Strong verbal and written communication skills. **Education and Experience:** Bachelors degree. Applicable education certification and/or licensure required. A minimum of three years of coaching experience is required.**Physical Requirements:** Prolonged periods of standing and movement during practices games meets matches and other competitions. Must be able to watch and analyze video of opposing teams. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.