Assistant Coach - Varsity Girls Soccer - Seasonal

Athletic Coach - Assistant Coach (Seasonal) Varsity Girls Soccer Classification : Exempt (Seasonal) Reports to: Athletic Director Season Dates: 11/3/2026 - 3/4/2027 Grade Level: 9th - 12th Purpose The purpose of this position is to support the school’s mission statement by helping to develop well-rounded young men and women who demonstrate Christ-like humility and selflessness coupled with confidence and poise on the field of play. Summary This position performs all activities necessary to carry out the aims and objectives of the sport as outlined and directed by the Program Director. This includes emphasizing and encouraging a balanced approach to faith, family, academics and sports; providing training and coaching to enable students to perform with excellence and self-discipline for future Kingdom service; and supporting an athletic culture that demands honor and respect while representing the cause of Christ well in all its activities. Supervision Received and Exercised The Coach receives direction from the Athletic Director, Program Director and/or Head Coach. However, personnel decisions and the formal reporting relationship will lie with the Athletic Director. The Coach must exercise judgment in keeping with Geneva’s philosophy of education and sports, beliefs and values, and the approved approach to discipline. The Coach exercises functional supervision over asst. coaches (if assigned), student athletes, team managers, and trainers. Work Schedule This is a part-time, seasonal position. The exact daily work schedule is driven by practice times and team events. Travel to athletic events off campus is required. However, as an exempt employee, the employee is expected to work beyond the workday to perform duties outlined in the job description and as assigned. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Job Functions Spiritual Leadership Study the Bible, God’s only written Word Skillfully articulate the personal/ethical implications of a lifelong faith commitment Measure knowledge against the standard of God’s revealed truth in Scripture Actively participate in the explicitly religious components of the student and community programs Demonstrate an overt commitment to the life of a church and its core traditions Respect the School’s Christian mission and values, and aid students in Christian formation by exemplifying Christian living, both in and out of the classroom Be a positive role model for students by supporting Geneva’s Beliefs including the School’s Statement of Faith and Statement on Identity, Sexuality and Gender and exemplifying the Portrait of a Geneva Coach Perform duties as a minister and steward of the Christian faith Athletic Leadership Assists the Program Director in carrying out responsibilities for the sports program as a whole Exhibit loyalty to the coaching staff, Athletic Director and to the school Working with the Program Director and/or Head Coach, design a program that challenges students to train and compete with excellence while developing godly characteristics Meet with the Athletic Director for leadership development to discuss tasks, challenges and areas needing improvement Attend weekly staff meetings and carry out assignments in a timely manner Attend TAPPS district meetings and/or sport specific league meetings, as directed by the Athletic Director Adequately prepare for practices, meetings and contests Plan and set-up activities, practices, games and transportation for players Complete required training and paperwork in the time specified by the Athletic Department Maintain and submit all necessary records in the time specified by the Athletic Department Recruit, interview and recommend for employment coaches to Athletic Director Plan, promote, help staff and administer summer programming, including but not limited to camps, schoolyear leagues, clinics, and off-season sport-specific activities Submit equipment budget requests from Program Directors for upcoming season (wish/needs/wants) Contribute to the enforcement of school rules and student discipline Understand, embrace, interpret and apply Geneva School’s policies, procedures, and regulations affecting school operations and programs in accordance with school culture Athletic Coaching If serving as a Logic School Head Coach: Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Athletic Director Articulate and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve a climate conducive to learning and respect Consistently implement and hold Geneva student athletes accountable in accordance with the GSB Athletics Handbook Support a team environment which demands honor and respect both on and off the field of play Create opportunities to meet with student athletes as a team and one-on-one to provide feedback, counseling, Christian discipleship, or to address issues In conjunction with Athletic Director, develop a tryout process if applicable Assess player’s skills and make team assignments Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice times to provide both individual and team development Coach and instruct players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport Observe players, during competition and practice, to determine the needs for the individual or team improvement Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities Supervise students in locker rooms at home and away games to encourage respectful, Christ-like behavior by Geneva athletes Supervise students on team-sponsored trips and activities including out-of-town, over-night games or tournaments to encourage respectful, Christ-like behavior by Geneva athletes Instill in each player a respect for equipment, school property, and the proper set-up, use and storage of the equipment Comply with league rules and regulations Instruct coaching staff and student athletes as to changes in the rules and teach fundamentals of the sport Promote and support strength and conditioning/off-season programming Ensure that medical and safety requirements are followed at all times Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities When serving as the Assistant Coach for the team, the coach will assist and support the Head Coach with these responsibilities. Managing Equipment and Facilities If serving as a Logic School Head Coach: Respect time allotted for practice Maintain a safe environment and facilities for student athletes at all times Oversee the issuance and collection of equipment, uniforms, etc. to student athletes Provide proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment Secure all equipment, supplies, locker rooms, and other assigned areas after practice and games Assist and participate in general cleanliness of facilities and responsibility for upkeep of facilities When serving as the Assistant Coach for the team, the Coach will assist and support the Head Coach with these responsibilities. Communication If serving as a Logic School Head Coach: Initiate and support a culture of partnership with parents, appropriately involving them in the athletic program, communicating effectively with them, and ensuring openness and sensitivity to parental concerns Respect the administrative chain-of-command by referring requests and/or grievances through proper channels Maintain godly relationships with parents, other staff members and the community Communicate regularly with the Athletic Director about program concerns, personnel issues, parent meetings or other challenging areas Schedule and host a parent meeting at the beginning of the sport season Send out a weekly parent email discussing relevant information a