Boys Soccer

Global Village Academy•Parker, CO

9d•$750 - $1,500•Onsite

About The Position

Global Village Academy – Douglas County is seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and student-centered coaches for the Fall 2026 Boys Soccer season. The coaches will be responsible for creating a positive, inclusive environment where student-athletes can develop skills, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, responsibility, and pride in representing GVA-DC. The season runs from August 17 to October, with a Monday-Thursday commitment and practices/competitions starting around 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

Meet all school and applicable league requirements for coaches, including required background checks and training.

Nice To Haves

Experience participating in, coaching, or teaching the applicable sport.
Enjoy working with middle school students.
Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Maintain high expectations while building positive relationships with students.
Understand that middle school athletics should emphasize skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, belonging, and growth.
Be dependable and available for the required practice and competition schedule.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Teach sport-specific skills, rules, strategies, and fundamentals.
Build a positive team culture centered on sportsmanship, teamwork, effort, and personal growth.
Establish clear expectations for student-athlete behavior, attendance, and participation.
Provide appropriate supervision of students during practices, games/meets, and team activities.
Communicate regularly and professionally with student-athletes, families, school administration, and other coaches.
Coordinate game/meet logistics and schedules with the school administration.
Maintain accurate team rosters and attendance.
Ensure equipment and facilities are used safely and responsibly.
Follow all GVA-DC safety, emergency, student supervision, and athletic procedures.
Model professionalism and positive behavior at all times.
Represent GVA-DC and the Dragon community with pride.
Develop the overall practice and competition plan for the season (Head Coach).
Provide leadership and direction to Assistant Coaches (Head Coach).
Communicate team schedules, expectations, and updates to families (Head Coach).
Coordinate with school administration regarding facilities, transportation, equipment, officials, and competition schedules (Head Coach).
Ensure student-athlete eligibility and required participation documentation are completed (Head Coach).
Address team concerns promptly and communicating significant issues to administration (Head Coach).
Promote a culture in which every student-athlete feels welcomed, valued, challenged, and supported (Head Coach).