Varsity Boys' Soccer Coach - Vacancy ID: 235967

Under the direction of the Berlin Area School District (BASD) High School Athletic Director, Berlin High School is looking for a Varsity Boys' Soccer Coach. The ideal candidates must possess knowledge about the general strategies of the game of soccer and be an excellent communicator with our student-athletes, parents, community and youth groups. The candidate will be expected to devote time to help develop the boys' soccer program, including summer contact days and youth activities.

Clay Lamberton Elementary (4K-5), Berlin Middle School (6-8), and Berlin High School (9-12) sit on the same campus and serve as a hub of activity for the greater Berlin community. The Berlin Area School District is composed of 14 municipalities, with the City of Berlin at the center.  Berlin is a rural community with a population of 5,500 located approximately 20 minutes west of Oshkosh and 10 minutes north of Green Lake. The Fox River runs through the center of the historic Victorian downtown. Agriculture, health services, light industry and retail shops comprise Berlin’s economy.

This position will have the following responsibilities, tasks, and duties:

• Facilitation of the boys' soccer program, which establishes a presence in the school and community.

• Support multi-sport athletes.

• Plan and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.

• A student-centered approach, which includes flexibility, is required.

• Cooperate with the administration, fellow coaches and students to promote the best interests of the entire athletic program.

• Provide for the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment.

• Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program, including locker rooms and buses.

• Teach sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to one's team.

• Assume responsibility for conduct of contestants in sport involved.

• Implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations; ensure the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times.

• Communicate to all participants the policies of the team, local school, and School Board relating to school-sponsored activities.

• Be responsible for public relations and publicity for the assigned athletic program.

• Establish procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.

• Compile and maintain accurate individual and team performance records.

• Participate in awards program(s) according to school procedure.

• Enforce all rules of league and state associations.

• Self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision.

• Follow all other guidelines in the Berlin Area School District’s staff handbook