Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach

Blue Springs School District

2026-2027

 

Position Summary:

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. Assist the soccer program at Blue Springs High School.

• This position reports to the Activities Director and Head Boys’ Soccer Coach


• Salary will be commensurate with experience.


• Salary range is $5,046 - $5,550

Essential Functions:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the rules and fundamentals of soccer.


• Coach’s individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport/activity involved.


• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.


• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport/activity is conducted at all times that students are present.


• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.


• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.


• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport/activity.


• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport/activity and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.


• Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow-up.


• Works closely with the athletics director in scheduling interscholastic contests.


• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms, etc.


• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.


• Accounts for all equipment or delegates the responsibility.


• Provide emergency first aid.


• Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic/activity program.


• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises students in the program.
 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as sports equipment or items normally associated with the day-to-day operation of the program. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. 

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.
 

Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
 

Experience: Previous experience in coaching soccer preferred.

Education: Educator certification preferred. Must hold a valid Missouri teaching certificate or be eligible for a substitute teaching certificate (minimum 60 college credit hours.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Testing	None
Certificates and Licenses	Missouri Teaching Certificate (preferred) or be eligible for a substitute teaching certificate (minimum 60 college credit hours).
Continuing Education/Training	MSHSAA requirements
Clearances	Criminal Background Check, Family Care Safety Registry
FLSA Status	Exempt
Salary Grade	Extra Duty

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