The Head Boys Soccer Coach at VES is responsible for supporting the school’s mission in the boys soccer program and directing all aspects of Varsity and Junior Varsity boys soccer, as well as running  year-round soccer programming. The individual will work closely with the Athletic Director on supporting the needs of this program.

The Head Boys Soccer Coach is responsible for the following (but not limited to):

• Continuing to develop the vision for the VES program
• Create and implement clear standards and expectations of both coaches and players within the boys soccer program aligned with and supportive of VES’s expectations of coaches and players
• Implement individual off-season and in-season skill development, which includes strength and conditioning
• Work closely with the assistant coaches on practice planning and execution and game preparation
• Work with Athletic Director to create game schedule for the program
• Ensure compliance with Conference, VISAA and NCAA rules and regulations
• Provide support for college recruiting with assistance from College Counseling office
• Work closely with the Admissions office regarding student admissions
• Create and run Winter/Spring Clinics/Camps for middle school students as part of admissions outreach.
• Meet with Academic staff on a regular basis to ensure student-athletes are attaining the satisfactory progress
• Ensure that student-athletes are adhering to Student Life and Community Standards.
• Recruit and evaluate coaches and support staff in conjunction with the Dean of Faculty and/or Athletic Director
• Create and execute Coaching Professional Development workshop and opportunities for all Coaching Staff
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of student managers
• Oversee uniform and equipment inventories and purchasing
• Represent the boys soccer program at functions and events as necessary
• Participate in VES public relations activities, including website updates, social media, interviews and speaking engagements
• Demonstrate integrity and character in understanding and abiding by the rules and policies of VES and all governing bodies

About Virginia Episcopal School

Virginia Episcopal School is a coeducational, college preparatory boarding and day school located on 160 acres in a residential section of Lynchburg, Virginia. The city is located at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and is only a three-hour drive to our nation’s capital. Lynchburg is a proud educational community with five public/private colleges and universities. Founded in 1916 under the leadership of Reverend Robert Carter Jett, VES is an engaging community that guides students to strive Toward Full Stature in their academic, ethical, spiritual and personal growth. Consistent with Dr. Jett’s vision, VES is committed to meeting students where they are in order to take them where they need to go. By design, VES is a small school with approximately 250 students, 80 teachers and staff, and a constituency comprised of some 6,000 alumni, parents and friends. VES is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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