Middle School Boys Soccer Coach

Durham Academy • Durham, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Durham Academy is accepting applications for a part-time Middle School Boys Soccer Coach. The season runs from approximately mid-August through Mid-October. Candidates should expect a regular weekday commitment at practices that typically run from 3:30-5:00 p.m. along with two-three games per week with most road games not being more than 45 minutes away from Durham Academy. Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,267 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life. DA’s Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement. Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Requirements

• Prior coaching experience
• Hold either a USSF coaching license or a USYS National Youth Diploma
• Provide safe, healthy environment for practice and play
• Able to work as part of a team
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Maintain positive and professional working relationships with all members of the school community to include student-athletes, parents, teachers, fellow coaches and administration.

Responsibilities

• Assists the instruction of our “B” soccer team(s) to include Coordinating tryouts and team selection
• Practice planning and execution
• Game strategy
• Distributing equipment and uniforms in conjunction with the MS Athletics Coordinator
• Explaining rules and regulations
• Assists with supervising student-athletes
• Responsible for driving a mini-bus to all road games
• Regular communication and teamwork with the other MS soccer coaches as well as Varsity program head coach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed