MS Soccer Assistant Coach

Gateway Church•Bremerton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crosspoint Christian Schools is looking for a positive and supportive Middle School Assistant Coach to help introduce and develop student-athletes in a Christ-centered environment. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in practices, games, and team development, with an emphasis on fundamentals, effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship. As a member of the Gateway OneTeam, you will support and demonstrate an understanding of the church’s mission: Presenting Hope and Developing People. Possessing a character that reflects biblical godliness, demonstrating a meaningful personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and active involvement in a local body of Christian believers are key qualifications. This is an at-will position that may be held in addition to a teaching or other assignment. Compensation is stipend-based and may vary depending on participation numbers.

Requirements

Enjoys working with middle school–aged students
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrates positive attitude, patience, and reliability
Preferred minimum age: 21 (flexible for qualified candidates)
Ability to drive the team to games, if needed.
Must complete the driving abstract and be approved by the CCS Transportation Department
Must meet WIAA compliance requirements
Be employed by Crosspoint Christian Schools.
Be a high school graduate or have completed a graduation equivalency diploma (GED) program.
Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA-approved rule clinic for the sport being coached.
Hold a valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
Complete Concussion Recognition and Management with Return to Play Protocols Training (valid for three [3] years).
Complete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness and Training (valid for three [3] years).
Completion of a WIAA-approved Coaching Principles course (within the first three [3] years), with recertification every three (3) years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Previous playing or coaching experience (youth or middle school level preferred)

Responsibilities

Assists the Head Coach with assigned duties, including:
Supports and helps lead practice sessions (minimum 3–4 times per week, 60–90 minutes)
Helps teach and reinforce basic skills, rules, and teamwork
Assists with game-day responsibilities and supervision of student-athletes
Encourages positive attitudes, effort, and sportsmanship
Communicates appropriately with players and supports communication with parents as directed by the Head Coach
Helps ensure a safe environment for all participants
Assists with equipment setup, breakdown, and organization
Models Christian character and helps foster a positive team culture