Head Girls' Varsity Soccer Coach (SY '26-'27)

Episcopal High School•Alexandria, VA

15d

About The Position

Episcopal High School is seeking a head girls’ varsity soccer coach starting in the 2026-27 school year. This opportunity may either be part-time or have the potential to be combined with other significant school-related teaching or administrative duties. The successful candidate is an educator who is deeply committed to the role that football can play in helping a large group of boys who hail from a wide variety of backgrounds learn and grow, not just as exceptional student-athletes but as young women of character and leaders. As a member of the competitive Independent School League (ISL) in the Greater Washington, DC area, Episcopal has a rich academic and athletic tradition and is deeply committed to fostering a successful athletic program as a crucial, co-curricular classroom in which students pursue excellence and develop as healthy, determined, collaborative, and ethical leaders for the future. For more information about EHS, please visit the school’s website. Specific responsibilities and characteristics will be to:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Cultural competency for working within a diverse school community
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and share expert knowledge of soccer from a tactical, learning, organizational and best practices perspective, resulting in sustained competitive excellence.
Attract and manage a talented group of assistant coaches and foster a collaborative and developmentally appropriate approach for the JV program with the JV coaches.
Value strength & conditioning, nutrition, and participation in multiple sports in helping student-athletes to realize their full potential as athletes.
Offer year-round, positive leadership for the girls’ soccer program (9th-12th). The coach will help girls grow physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Work in partnership with the admissions office, both to communicate to prospective students and families the values and ideals of the entire Episcopal community and to attract students who aspire to excel in both the classroom and on the soccer field at Episcopal High School.
Support players’ transitions to college, inclusive of establishing relationships with college and university programs in support of the recruiting process.
Value a meritocracy and build a belief among girls that achievement comes through hard work and teamwork.
Encourage a sense of belonging for all girls who are a part of the program through relationship-building with and among the girls that is based on the development of their character as well as their athletic ability.
Understand the academic responsibilities of the girls, follow their progress as students, and support their full participation as positive members and leaders in a demanding, boarding high school community.
Build relationships with member schools in our league and work collaboratively to make the league stronger.
Understand the VISAA and ISL policies and rules and support the implementation of those policies and rules.
Pursue ongoing professional development and supervise assistant coaches in support of their professional development.