Job Title: Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Classification: Non-Exempt/Part-Time
De La Salle North Catholic High School provides a faith-based, college-preparatory high school education to underserved students from the Portland area. Our goal is to develop tomorrow’s community leaders by making high-quality education accessible to motivated young people in a learning environment that values cultural, spiritual, and ethnic diversity. Our educational approach provides each student with the opportunity to succeed through small classes, high expectations, and active participation in our Corporate Work Study Program affiliated with the nationally-recognized Cristo Rey Network.
Position purpose: Lead our Soccer program while building a positive experience and culture around and within the program. We are actively seeking someone who will elevate the Soccer experience and who will inspire student athletes with great energy and passion. We are looking for someone that loves and knows Soccer and will give our athletes the best opportunity to be successful.
Major responsibilities: Develop our Soccer program both physically and spiritually by building a culture of commitment and excellence.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and administer a competitive Soccer program
- Coach the Soccer team
- Manage all aspects of the team including practices, film analysis, equipment, facilities, travel, schedules, and competitions
- Conduct structured practices 5 days per week depending on the game schedule
- Teach, to all players, appropriate fundamental skills of Soccer, positions, game play, line judging, and scorekeeping
- Create and facilitate a system of monitoring your student athletes’ academic progress
- Plan and conduct appropriate fundraisers for your program
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship and model behavior at all times in and out of season
- Create appropriate team policies and procedures regarding attendance, fundraisers, travel, etc.; Share these with the players, parents, Director of Athletics, Vice Principals, and Principal
- Help instruct and motivate students to compete at their fullest potential
- Help students understand how their training and competitive habits can become part of their larger formation
- Drive the students to and from games and/or practices as necessary; in addition, stay with the students until the last student has left
- Orchestrate and remain responsible for the hiring of all assistant coaches and volunteers of your program
- Complete and maintain coach’s certifications through the OSAA, NFHS, and the Archdiocese, and First Aid-CPR
- Be available to coach all practices and games, including Saturday games
- Secure the building and the parking lot before leaving if everyone else has left
- Work with the Director of Athletics to arrange competitions
- Implement and facilitate an off-season workout program
- Monitor the distribution and collection of all team-issued uniforms and equipment
- Continue to further your knowledge of the sport through training, seminars, online research, etc.
- Report any disciplinary incidents to the Athletic Director, and copy the Principal if necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma required
- Previous Soccer coaching/participation experience required
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school Soccer coaching experience
- Bachelors or some college courses completed
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
ADA Compliant list of Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position: Occasionally
- Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle in accordance with state regulations: Frequently
- Must be able to communicate with students/parents/other staff: Constantly
- Must be able to move equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.: Occasionally
- Work in outdoor weather conditions: Occasionally
Start Date: July 1, 2024
Salary: DOE
To Apply: Please use this link for this job posting and apply directly from there. Include a cover letter and resume. Open acceptance of applications until the position is filled. Successful completion of background check is a condition of employment.