Position Title: Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
Employment Classification: Part-Time, Classified  
Reports to: Athletic Director

Position Summary: Samueli Academy is looking for a coach to continue developing a Girls Soccer program on campus. The Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Coach is to be an exemplary role model for the athletes, school, and community. The successful candidate shall recognize that the purpose of athletics is to promote the physical, mental, moral, and emotional well-being of the individual athlete.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Assist in the supervision and development of the Girls Soccer program.
• General upkeep of equipment and facilities associated with the program.
• Schedule practices during the regular season and off-season as needed.
• Transport students to and from competitions and practices in Academy owned vehicles.
• Report any developments in the program, including complaints or grievances, to the Athletic Director in a timely manner.
• Report any unsafe conditions to the Athletic Director and Facilities Manager.
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director to monitor the scholastic eligibility and conduct of athletes.
• Responsible for safety and security of the team before, during, and after program events.
• Serve as a positive role model for student athletes.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in playing the sport of application in Organized Community, High School, Collegiate, Professional setting
  • OR
• Experience in coaching the sport of application.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport, the CIF, and the standards of ethical conduct of interscholastic athletic team programs.
• Ability to work and maintain positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues.
• Ability to organize, train, direct, and motivate students to achieve high levels of athletic competition.
• All coaches will be required to complete mandatory training (including Concussion Awareness, Heat Illness Prevention in Student Athletes, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes). Training may be waived if proof of valid equivalent training is provided.   
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.  Position requires DMV clearance. 
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, and drug test.

Essential Qualities: 

• Understanding of and passion for the Academy’s mission, vision, values.  
• Enjoys working directly with youth, volunteers, community partners, etc. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students and colleagues. 
• Takes initiative in student advocacy and support.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:  Position may require use of personal vehicle. The coach needs to be able to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes. A coach needs to be able to visually monitor athletes. Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes up to 50 lbs.

Modification to work schedule may be made based on need of the Academy.

Samueli Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex. gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.

Updated 08/19/2022