Ravenscroft School seeks a Boys Soccer Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in developing and guiding our student-athletes. This role assists with skill instruction, practice execution, and fostering a positive, competitive team environment rooted in sportsmanship and character development. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of soccer, experience working with youth or adolescent athletes, and a commitment to the academic and athletic mission of Ravenscroft School.
This is a seasonal, part-time coaching position supporting the Ravenscroft's fall Boys Soccer program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coaching and Player Development
- Assists the Head Coach in instructing and demonstrating skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement.
- Assists with the implementation of training programs, practice plans, and game preparation as directed by the Head Coach.
- Promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, character development, and respect among student-athletes.
- Supports the Head Coach in identifying individual player development opportunities and providing constructive feedback.
Student-Athlete Supervision and Safety
- Supports the supervision of student-athletes before, during, and after practices, contests, and team activities.
- Assists in maintaining appropriate behavior and discipline of student-athletes in accordance with school and team expectations.
- Assists with the supervision of students in locker rooms at home and away contests.
- Monitors student-athlete safety and reports injuries, concerns, or incidents promptly to the Head Coach.
Operations and Administration
- Assists with the cleaning, storage, maintenance, and inventory of athletic equipment and uniforms.
- Assists with game-day operations, including setup, breakdown, transportation logistics, and team travel.
- Enforces all School policies while at home and away contests.
- Enforces North Carolina seat belt laws and complies with all driving regulations when transporting students.
- Attends required meetings, professional development opportunities, and athletic department functions.
- Reports concerns, problems, or situations promptly to the Head Coach.
- Communicates effectively with student-athletes, parents, and school personnel while supporting the philosophy and goals established by the Head Coach.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Demonstrated knowledge of soccer and fundamental coaching principles.
- Experience working with adolescents and the ability to serve as a positive role model.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Coach and take direction effectively.
- Strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to assist with additional responsibilities as needed.
- Must meet the physical requirements of the position.
- Must successfully complete all school, conference, and state-required coaching certifications and training.
Preferred
- Previous experience coaching or playing baseball at the high school, collegiate, or club level.
- CDL with school bus endorsement, or willingness to obtain if requested.
- Experience working in a K–12 or independent school environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS: School-based environment with regular presence on Ravenscroft’s athletic fields and facilities. Travel to away contests is required. This is a seasonal position covering the fall sports season (approximately August–November). Evening and weekend availability is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Active physical participation, including demonstrating drills and remaining on feet for extended periods.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and move throughout campus and athletic facilities.
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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