Part-Time High Performance Athletic Coach of Soccer chez The City of Coral Gables, FL

About the Department

The High-Performance Athletic Coach oversees, supervises, and coaches registered City of Coral Gables athletes of various ages, sports, and athletic performance levels. The HPAC will act as an agent/employee of the City of Coral Gables in such matters as relating to City and/or Youth Center athletic programs and facility regulations. The HPAC will work alongside Youth Center administrative staff to create the overall structure and development of the program. The HPAC will assist in the supervision of volunteer coaches and exercise considerable initiative and judgment under the Director of Coaching. 
The HPAC will ensure all athletes are trained properly and placed within appropriate teams according to their abilities. The HPAC will be able to step in and assist with coaching other teams as needed. 

Position Duties

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  

Participate in all programs and events, including but not limited to tryouts, evaluations, player clinics, coaches’ clinics, team/coach/club/administration meetings and post-season events and tournaments.

Must be able to maintain regular program hours and must be flexible to work after hours, weekends and holidays to oversee tournaments.

Communicate effectively with youth participants, adults and large groups in a professional setting. Must be able to communicate ideas clearly and efficiently. 

Responds to public inquiries and customer concerns in a timely, professional, and customer-friendly manner. Explains and enforces City and department rules and regulations. Troubleshoots and resolves problems. 

Work effectively with peers including but not limited to volunteer coaches, head coaches, assistant coaches, managers and trainers. 

Have strong leadership skills and demonstrate ability to advance program and individual skills as related to the HPAC position.

Demonstrate ability to relate to players of all ages, levels and abilities.

Ability to recognize and categorize player talent and potential as it relates to team selections. Observe and evaluate practice sessions and offers guidance where necessary.

Create and uphold codes of conduct for coaches, players and parents alongside Youth Center administration.

Maintains order and discipline of players and spectators to ensure that all regulations and safety precautions are observed and followed.

Oversees any necessary maintenance, set-up or breakdown of the program or activity. Ensures that the maintenance of each program or tournament site is of the highest standard in terms of cleanliness and safety. 

Maintains inventory and oversees the inspection and preventative maintenance of athletic equipment to ensure safe operations and aesthetics.

Administers basic first aid as required and prepares and completes the required paperwork related to first aid.

Conforms to all City regulations, policies, procedures, and safety rules.

Performs other related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum age of 18 years with High School diploma or equivalent.
 
Possess or obtain advanced certifications in the soccer and/or experience playing at an advanced level.

Concussion Safety Certified.

First Aid & CPR/AED Certification, preferred.