Middle School Girls Head Soccer Coach

Chadwick School•Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chadwick School seeks an enthusiastic Middle School Athletics Coach to lead and mentor student-athletes in grades 6–8. The coach supports fundamental skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character building while recognizing students’ developmental, emotional, and physical needs. The role fosters an inclusive, high-energy environment that prioritizes participation, effort, skill growth, and enjoyment of soccer alongside competitive spirit. This part-time seasonal position requires at least 10 hours per week during the sports season. Practices begin at 1:50 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday practices run from 12:30 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. After-school games are scheduled during the week; end times vary based on location, travel, and competition duration. The coach reports to the Director of Athletics and is based at Chadwick School in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and organizational skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with middle school students and parents.
Solid understanding of sport-specific fundamental drills, middle school league rules, and athlete safety protocols.
Student-centered, patient, encouraging, and collaborative leadership style.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and meet the described physical requirements of the position.
Required TB assessment and Livescan background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience coaching or working with middle school youth ages 11–14, or experience in youth sports leagues, preferred.
High school or collegiate playing experience in soccer preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct age-appropriate practices covering fundamental mechanics, core tactics, rules, and athletic conditioning.
Model Chadwick’s core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion; encourage teamwork, balanced play, and constructive feedback.
Manage game situations, provide fair playing-time opportunities in accordance with Middle School Athletics guidelines, track statistics, and adjust strategies as needed.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, locker-room preparation, campus transitions, and team travel.
Coordinate with Upper School Head Coaches to align foundational technical skills, terminology, and tactical principles.
Communicate promptly and professionally with parents, student-athletes, and the Athletic Department.
Assist with facility setup, maintain sport-specific equipment, manage team uniforms, and supervise cleanup after practices and games.
Participate in discussions and practices concerning identity, social justice, and inclusive community building in middle school athletics.
Attend required coaching meetings, complete middle school CPR/First Aid certification, and follow the Employee and Athletic Handbooks.
Perform other duties as assigned.