Head Varsity Soccer Coach - The Bishop's School

About The Bishop’s School 

Founded in 1909 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, The Bishop’s School is an independent, all gender college-preparatory day school for 800 students in grades six through twelve located on a historic campus in the heart of La Jolla, just 10 miles north of downtown San Diego. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 9 to 1, Bishop’s is known for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while celebrating character development, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Last year’s applicant pool drew from 72 zip codes and 168 middle and high schools throughout San Diego County and beyond. Fifty-one percent of the student population self-identify as students of color. Additionally, over $4 million in need-based grants is awarded annually.

Bishop’s coaches instruct and work with athletes to prepare them for competition.  Coaches help athletes to play their best individually and as a team while instilling the School’s mission and values.  They are experts on the rules, strategies, and techniques of their sports.  Coaches must also know about sports equipment, physical fitness and safety.

Compensation pending on experience: $25-35/hour 

Position Summary Description

The Head Varsity Soccer Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Girls’ Soccer program. This includes coaching athletes, scheduling practices and matches, coordinating travel arrangements, maintaining appropriate web platforms for scheduling and scoring, and thorough communication with students, parents, and the athletic department. Additionally, the coach will handle other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee. Candidates for this position must demonstrate a strong commitment to the academic and athletic success of the student-athletes, ensuring they excel in both their studies and their sport.

Essential Functions and Specific Duties:  

• Knowledge of applicable team or individual volleyball techniques and strategies.
• Ability to organize and lead daily practices.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in the area of soccer.
• Strong knowledge of NFHS and CIF rules
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with student-athletes.
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning methods and techniques
• HUDL and digital media analysis 
• Communicate with student-athletes to understand their goals and ambitions.
• Assess the strengths of individual athletes and teach them to use them effectively and improve their skills overall.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of student-athletes.
• Administration:
• Keep records and documentation of and prepare appropriate reports.
• Proactively support the athletics department and anticipate the needs of all constituencies.
• Perform with a team approach and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.  College degree preferred.
• Required certifications:
• AED/CPR/First Aid
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest 
• NFHS Concussion Training
• NFHS Heat Illness Training
• At least 5 years of proven job experience as a coach or working with students 6-12 grades.
• Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules.
• Knowledge of strengthening and conditioning methods and techniques.
• Ability to adhere to regulations and standards.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate.
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace and aptitude for learning new technology.
• Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in the area of sporting specialty.

Core Competencies:

• Uphold the School’s Core Values.
• Demonstrate professionalism, and an unwavering positive attitude.
• Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates.
• Make timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure.
• Comply with School’s reporting policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.

Role Specific Competencies:

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Active Listening
• Time Management
• Training & Presenting Information
• Observation
• Critical Thinking
• Coordinator
• Conflict Resolution
• Accountability
• Positive Attitude
• People Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Empathy

Application Deadline

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

 

Please do not contact the school directly.

EEO
The Bishop's School is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the San Diego area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. The Bishop's School takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.

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