Boys Varsity Soccer Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Branson Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Director of Athletics
Schedule: Part-Time; Seasonal Employee
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

The Branson School is a co-educational, independent, college-preparatory day school with 420 students in grades 9 to 12. The mission of the Branson School is to inspire excellence in a nurturing, vibrant educational community based on personal and intellectual integrity. At the heart of Branson is the trusting, dynamic relationship between dedicated teachers and students. Branson believes that diversity of people and thought enriches us all and promotes responsible leadership in the global community.

Branson develops students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity, purpose, learning, and joy.

Branson believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to create a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant, caring community. We aspire to have every member of the Branson community feel a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.

Courage, Kindness, Honor, Purpose

The Boys Varsity Soccer Coach reports to the Director of Athletics, and coordinates all programming in collaboration with the Athletic Directors. This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for physical fitness, discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork. This position requires travel and work in the evenings and weekends.

Season Salary $16.90/hr with a minimum guarantee of $10,275.00

The Boys Varsity Soccer Coach must exhibit high standards of professionalism and communication. They must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, and enjoy the challenges of working with high school students. They must have the ability to interact with students, parents, and staff, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient. This person must support the value of an education and Branson’s core values of kindness, courage, honor, and purpose.

Critical features of this job are described below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Coordinate and supervise the Branson soccer program.
• Ensures that Branson and League policies, rules, and regulations regarding the conduct of athletic activities and athletes are followed.
• Works with the Athletic Directors to plan and organize practices and game schedules.
• Maintains a safe environment for student athletes at all times.
• Develop an appropriate training program and practice schedules.
• Communicates regularly with team parents regarding overall team operations.
• Ensures the regular supervision of student athletes at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior.
• Ensures that student athletes adhere to training rules, class and grade requirements, and rules of behavior at practice, during games, in conditioning, and in the locker room.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, parents, and officials. Resolves all conflicts in a professional manner.
• Professionally represents Branson in all interactions with the community at large.
• Ensures the proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms.
• Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies. Also manages inventory.
• Maintains necessary records and completes their Paycom timecard within the specified timeframes and manner.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual to all practices and games.
• Obtain advance approval from the Athletic Director for all team-related expenditures.
• Manages other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (preferred).
• One to two years of coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level (preferred).
• CPR Certified through American Red Cross.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, and would be expected to drive student athletes to off-campus trainings and games.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to act professionally and keep students’ records confidential.
• Ability to make decisions and handle conflicts.
• Problem-solving skills and creativity.

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to assist with athletes of various weights and heights.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
• Must be able to carry training kit and coolers for long distances.
• Use strength to lift items, raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Must be able to bend at hips and knees.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

Branson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers and interns, and the School makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate. Branson prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality) national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status or registered domestic partner status, uniformed service member or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. The School will afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.

We encourage those that align with Branson’s shared commitment to its Mission Statement, Diversity Mission Statement and Core Values to apply by uploading a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy and resume to Michelle Jones, Director of Human Resources.

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