High School Soccer Varsity Assistant Coach

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Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a cost-free home and school for over 1,900 students from lower-income. The School's mission is to nurture and educate the students' so each one can reach his or her full potential. MHS provides enrolled students a multitude of opportunities, including numerous athletic options with access to state-of-the-art athletic facilities led by a committed coaching staff.

MHS is currently seeking an Assistant Varsity Boys' Soccer Coach to assist the head coach with the organization and administration of the High School Varsity Boys' Soccer program year-round to develop students athletically and competitively, as well as instilling character so they excel in their sport and in life. The season runs from August through November, and practices are generally from Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., flexible schedule for weekends. Responsibilities include:

* Planning and overseeing all aspects of the sport's program.
* Ensuring the program is competitive and character-building.
* Leading all practice sessions and coaching at all games and events.
* Providing exceptional personal coaching and leadership of the players.
* Hiring and maintaining a coaching support staff.
* Implementing creative strategies to offset unique circumstances of MHS's programs.
* 2021/22 school year will have a focus on COVID-19 recovery strategies.
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* At least 1 year of successful coaching experience with demonstrated success in establishing a highly competitive program, while also instilling high quality character.
* Must have current knowledge of techniques, rules and regulations, and training theory of the sport.
* Demonstrated ability to lead & inspire diverse youth. Experience working with lower income students preferred.
* Demonstrated exceptional organizational and planning skills.
* Demonstrated ability to multi-task and lead a team of coaches.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate & influence in cross-functional settings.
* Ability to build a network to facilitate new and creative opportunities.
* Candidate should be eager to build the program & invest in student talent development year round.
* Candidate should demonstrate high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered to be role models for students.