Saline High School is seeking an outstanding individual to lead our boys soccer program as the head coach. Interested candidates must understand their responsibility to be exemplary role models, on and off the field, great teachers of sport-specific and general life skills, and great communicators with players, parents and the community at large.

Qualifications:

• Has the ability to organize, supervise and provide leadership for the entire soccer program, including leading school teams grades 9-12 as well as collaborating with community education & recreation programs within the framework of the total athletic program.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in soccer - preferably as a head coach of a high school or club team.
• The Head Coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and at the same time must be able to coordinate, plan, evaluate and implement their program.
• Certified in MHSAA CAP Level 1 or Level 2, or the ability to have it completed by August 9, 2023.
• An ability to follow the expectations as outlined by the MHSAA, the SEC, and Saline Area Schools.

Reports to:

The Athletic Director

Supervises:

Team members and, in several instances, the Head Coach must advise, coordinate and support a staff of assistant and lower-level coaches in conjunction with the Athletic Director.

Job Goal:

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student-athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence and an appreciation of the sport.

General:

• The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community’s image of the entire system. Public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of the athletes’ good sportsmanship and good mental health.
• An effective coach appreciates and cares about high school students and prioritizes their development as athletes and people.
• The position includes the responsibility for other unusual aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments.
• It is the expressed intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to functions. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

Head Coach Job Description:

• Create, plan, and teach fundamentals of the sport to a diverse student population.
• Effectively and consistently communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community, while enthusiastically demonstrating and modeling good sportsmanship.
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of student athletes.
• Maintain a positive and respectful team culture.
• Commitment to develop and condition student athletes, in and out of season per MHSAA regulations.
• Ability to build and maintain an atmosphere of fun and mutual respect.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administration and teaching staff.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies and coordinates their implementation within the team.
• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations, implements the same consistently and interprets them for staff.
• Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
• Conducts themself and their teams in an ethical manner during practices and competition and promotes good sportsmanship by modeling appropriate behavior.
• Serves as a positive role model.
• Support the mission, vision, values, and goals of the school.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

• Staff Responsibilities:
• Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by staff including volunteers. Communicate with coaching staff to insure staff awareness of the overall program.
• Train and inform the staff, encourage professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to clinic request policy.
• Delegate specific duties, staff plans, seasonal plans and scouting duties, supervise implementation and at seasons end analyze staff effectiveness.
• Possess a well-stocked first aid kit and adequate water and ice for all practices and contests.
• Assist in the recruitment, screening, interviewing, training and assignment of coaching staff for high school and middle school coaching positions.
• Maintain and improve knowledge base and coaching skills by joining professional coaching organizations, including taking advantage of clinic opportunities and/or utilizing local collegiate coaching staffs.

• Administrative Duties:
• Assist the Athletic Director in scheduling, providing transportation information and requirements for meets, invitationals, and team events.
• Assist in the necessary preparation to hold competitions or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times. Coordinate program with maintenance and school personnel.
• Provide documentation to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent and eligibility.
• Provide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Attend annual MHSAA rules and conference coaches meetings and disseminate information to coaching staff.
• Advise the Athletic Director and recommend policy, method or procedural changes.
• Plan, schedule and supervise a regular program of practice during the season.

• Student Responsibilities:
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of best training and injury prevention procedures, including concussion protocol and CPR training.
• Teach and practice values such as good sportsmanship, cooperation, responsibility, accountability, organization, communication, etc.
• Emphasize the importance of proper conduct including the following of the SHS Student Handbook and the Athletic Department Handbook.
• Plan, schedule and supervise a regular program of practice during the sport season.
• Provide training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Establish and disseminate performance criteria for team selection and participation in interscholastic competition.
• Be present at all practices and games; while traveling, provide assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
• Initiate programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies.
• Work with Athletic Training staff to complete paperwork on all athletic injuries on proper forms and submit to the athletic office within 24 hours.
• Direct student managers, assistants and statisticians.
• Determine discipline, follow procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary and contact parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible midseason.
• Teach participants rules and rules changes, new knowledge and innovative ideas or techniques.
• Develop and conduct an appropriate strength and conditioning program for athletes.
• Monitor the academic progress of athletes.
• Assist athletes should they have a goal of playing in college
• Lock facilities once all athletes have driven home or been picked up.

• Finance and Equipment:
• Participate in the budgeting function with the Athletic Director by establishing requirements for the next season. Recommend equipment guidelines as to type, color or technical specifications. Is responsible for operating within the budget appropriations.
• Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning the same.
• Properly mark and identify all equipment before issuing or storing.
• Monitor equipment rooms and coaches offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition equipment.
• Permit athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times. Reserve room through appropriate channels.
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

• Public Relations:
• Conduct pre-season parent meeting(s), that discusses practice and travel schedules, player expectations, special rules/regulations, award requirements, etc.
• Establish and disseminate performance criteria for squad selection and participation in interscholastic competition.
• Promote the sport within the school through recruiting athletes that are not in a competing sports program and promote the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner.
• Responsible for the quality, effectiveness and validity of any oral or written release to local media.
• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, booster clubs, parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
• Present program information to news media, (including but not limited to school PA announcements, newspaper, yearbook and athletic dept.) concerning all contest results.

SALARY RANGE: Per the Master Agreement between the Saline Board of Education and the SEA – depending upon experience

SEASON: MHSAA season begins March 13, 2023

Out-of-season activities occur year-round as allowed by MHSAA

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt