Boys Soccer Assistant Coach

Ravenscroft School seeks a Boys Soccer Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in developing and guiding our student-athletes. This role assists with skill instruction practice execution and fostering a positive competitive team environment rooted in sportsmanship and character development. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of soccer experience working with youth or adolescent athletes and a commitment to the academic and athletic mission of Ravenscroft School.

This is a seasonal part-time coaching position supporting the Ravenscrofts fall Boys Soccer program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coaching and Player Development

• Assists the Head Coach in instructing and demonstrating skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement.
• Assists with the implementation of training programs practice plans and game preparation as directed by the Head Coach.
• Promotes sportsmanship teamwork character development and respect among student-athletes.
• Supports the Head Coach in identifying individual player development opportunities and providing constructive feedback.

Student-Athlete Supervision and Safety

• Supports the supervision of student-athletes before during and after practices contests and team activities.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate behavior and discipline of student-athletes in accordance with school and team expectations.
• Assists with the supervision of students in locker rooms at home and away contests.
• Monitors student-athlete safety and reports injuries concerns or incidents promptly to the Head Coach.

Operations and Administration

• Assists with the cleaning storage maintenance and inventory of athletic equipment and uniforms.
• Assists with game-day operations including setup breakdown transportation logistics and team travel.
• Enforces all School policies while at home and away contests.
• Enforces North Carolina seat belt laws and complies with all driving regulations when transporting students.
• Attends required meetings professional development opportunities and athletic department functions.
• Reports concerns problems or situations promptly to the Head Coach.
• Communicates effectively with student-athletes parents and school personnel while supporting the philosophy and goals established by the Head Coach.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Demonstrated knowledge of soccer and fundamental coaching principles.
• Experience working with adolescents and the ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Coach and take direction effectively.
• Strong work ethic flexibility and willingness to assist with additional responsibilities as needed.
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Must successfully complete all school conference and state-required coaching certifications and training.

Preferred

• Previous experience coaching or playing baseball at the high school collegiate or club level.
• CDL with school bus endorsement or willingness to obtain if requested.
• Experience working in a K12 or independent school environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:School-based environment with regular presence on Ravenscrofts athletic fields and facilities. Travel to away contests is required. This is a seasonal position covering the fall sports season (approximately AugustNovember). Evening and weekend availability is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Active physical participation including demonstrating drills and remaining on feet for extended periods.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move throughout campus and athletic facilities.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Required Experience:

Junior IC