Boys Soccer Assistant Coach

COACHING POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Boys Soccer Assistant Coach Alexandria Monroe Jr/Sr High School ・Alexandria, Indiana Season: Fall 2026 | Application Deadline: Until Filled Essential Qualities: Strong soccer knowledge and experience: Demonstrated understanding of soccer tactics, techniques, and rules. Experience coaching or playing soccer at a competitive level. Excellent interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with players, coaches, parents, and school staff. Strong relationship-building skills and a positive demeanor. Reliability and organizational skills: Punctuality, dependability, and a commitment to fulfilling coaching responsibilities. Ability to assist with practice set-up / execution, game preparation, and administrative tasks. Ability to work effectively with the Head Coach: Willingness to support the Head Coach's philosophy and strategies. Ability to collaborate and contribute positively to the coaching team. Enthusiasm for the game and passion for educating: Genuine love for soccer and a desire to share that passion with young athletes. Commitment to teaching players both soccer skills and life lessons. Preferred Qualities: Mathematical/Statistical acumen: Ability to analyze game data and statistics and communicate findings clearly. Comfortable using data to evaluate player and team performance. Goalkeeping experience: Specialized knowledge and experience coaching goalkeepers. Ability to develop and implement goalkeeper-specific training programs. Sports science background: Understanding of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sports psychology. Knowledge of training principles, injury prevention, and player conditioning. Responsibilities: Assisting with practice set-up, execution, and tear down: Helping to prepare the practice field with necessary equipment (cones, goals, etc.). Actively participating in drills and training exercises as directed by the Head Coach. Ensuring all equipment is collected and stored properly after practice. Providing individual and group instruction: Coaching players on specifics of the game - both technical and tactical. Providing accountability and offering guidance to players to improve their performance. Working with smaller groups of players to address specific needs or positions. Managing gameday sidelines/benches: Supporting the Head Coach in making tactical decisions during games. Communicating with players on the bench and preparing them to enter the game. Maintaining order and focus on the sideline. Communicating with players (and parents, if necessary): Providing clear and constructive feedback to players. Relaying information from the Head Coach to players. Assisting with communication to parents on team-related matters (with Head Coach's direction). Scouting opponents: Observing upcoming opponents to analyze their strengths, weaknesses, and playing style. Providing reports and insights to the Head Coach to inform game strategy. Statistics: collection, cataloging, analysis, and explanation: Gathering data on player and team performance during games. Organizing and storing statistical data in a clear and accessible format. Analyzing statistics to identify trends and areas for improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr