Boys Assistant Soccer Coach

BoysAssistant Soccer Coach

The Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools serve 1600 students from PreK12 and is a free openenrollment public charter school. Over 92% of our students are Latinx. Our school system consists of Guadalupe Centers High School Guadalupe Centers Middle School and Guadalupe Centers Elementary School. Our system grew out of Guadalupe Centers educational programming. Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US since 1919. Our roots in our community run deep.

There are many benefits to working at GCCS with some of them being:

• Student and Families: GCCS teachers strive to form strong relationships with our students and their families. Our organization grew out of Guadalupe Centers the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US. These community ties are integral to who we are.

• Staff Autonomy: Teachers at GCCS appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches in their classroom and are encouraged to innovate. The experience of teachers is valued and they are given space to collaborate and share their best practice.

• Coaching and Development: Staff at GCCS collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. GCCS teachers set a professional development goal in collaboration with their coaches colleagues and in district initiatives. All staff are aligned on working on their development over the year.

Summary:

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the soccer program including training player development game preparation and fostering a positive team culture. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to studentathlete success on and off the field and adheres to the guidelines of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) and district policies.

Reports To: Athletic Director Principal & Vice Principal

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting practices drills and game strategies.
• Support the development of individual players skills fitness and teamwork.
• Promote good sportsmanship discipline and character among studentathletes.
• Help supervise studentathletes during practices games travel and team functions.
• Maintain positive communication with players coaching staff parents and school personnel.
• Assist in tracking studentathlete academic eligibility and behavior in coordination with school policies.
• Aid in equipment management setup and breakdown for games/practices and facility care.
• Attend all scheduled games practices meetings and professional development sessions.
• Enforce MSHSAA regulations school district policies and safety protocols.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a college degree is preferred.

• Prior coaching or playing experience in soccer preferred (youth club or high school level nonHardship Coach for a minimum of TWO school years)

• Must meet MSHSAA coaching certification requirements including:

  • NFHS Coaching Education Program

  • Concussion Education

  • CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Strong interpersonal leadership and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Coach and athletic department.

• Ability to serve as a role model for high school studentathletes.

• Must pass background check and all districtrequired clearances.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities.
• Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.

Application Process:

Please complete an application which may be found a position requires a degree please upload a copy of your transcripts and/or degree certification to your application. Other attachments such as a cover letter or resume can also be uploaded and attached to the application.

Guadalupe Centers Inc. conforms to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability status Genetic Information or Testing Family and Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.