Junior-High Boys' Soccer Coach

Liberty Common School • Fort Collins, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Common Junior School in Fort Collins, Colorado, is seeking a head coach for its boys’ soccer program for the 2027–2028 school year. The school is a Poudre School District charter school serving approximately 300 students in grades 7 and 8. Its college-preparatory, classically oriented liberal-arts curriculum is delivered in a small-school environment, and its teams compete in the Northern Plains Middle Level Association and the Junior Patriot League.

The coach is primarily responsible for planning, training, and coordinating activities for junior-high scholar-athletes in cooperation with the coaching staff. The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing a positive scholar-athlete experience, committed to the school’s mission and goals, and compliant with NPMLA procedures and policies. The position is regular, part-time, exempt, and stipend-based; work hours vary. The position reports directly to the Athletic Director. The listed pay range is $2,000–$2,600, with starting compensation of $2,000 and possible higher compensation based on background, experience, and/or institutional alignment.

A complete application includes a letter of application, a resume with three references, and a statement of coaching philosophy. Applications are due by May 1, 2027; the deadline may be extended and the position reposted at the school’s discretion. A full background check is required for hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Technically knowledgeable about soccer and experienced working with student-athletes.
• Experience scheduling, planning, and coordinating activities for a wide range of constituents.
• A proven, verifiable record of emphasizing academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administration.
• Full background check required for hire.
• CPR and first-aid certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Ability to move safely in athletic workspaces.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds or more when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or greater.
• Experience working with K–12 students.

Responsibilities

• Work with student-athletes to develop soccer skills, knowledge, and virtues.
• Communicate with parents, officials, athletes, and coaches.
• Work with the coaching staff to implement training and game plans.
• Plan, train, and coordinate activities for junior-high-school scholar-athletes in cooperation with the coaching staff.
• Follow NPMLA procedures and policies.

Benefits

• Employer contributions to a Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement account.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED