Assistant Coach, Soccer, Intermediate

Cleveland Metropolitan School District; Almira (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is seeking a qualified student activity coach to guide CMSD sports programs for the 2026-2027 school year. Qualified CTU members only, with a valid Pupil-activity permit and CPR certification, will be considered.

Responsibilities include attending pre-season meetings, adhering to CMSD guidelines, tracking eligibility, submitting rosters, distributing uniforms, and coordinating with the Athletics Department.

Qualifications

• CPR certificate required.
• Pupil-activity (coaching) permit from the Ohio Department of Education required.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the sport/activity and willingness to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Attend CMSD Pre-season meetings.
• Follow CMSD guidelines and rules.
• Attend practices, arrive promptly, and supervise accordingly.
• Track, communicate, and verify student eligibility.
• Submit rosters, schedules, and paperwork to department and principal.
• Distribute and care for uniforms and equipment.
• Participate in Athletics Department professional development.
• Upload scores and statistics to CMSD reporting site.
• Work with principal to implement program vision.
• Supervise students before and after practices and competitions.
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff and administrators.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Sport safety awareness

Effective communication

Education

Diploma

Transcripts

GED

Pupil-activity permit (Ohio)

CPR certificate

Job description

Position Type: Differential Job Families Date Posted: 2026-08-10 Location:Almira

ABOUT CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 35,000 students. CMSD strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, regardless of the provider. To that end, CMSD lets families choose which District schools their children attend, with options that include STEM, the arts, single-gender education, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and early college. Our schools have autonomy over human and financial resources in exchange for accountability for performance. The principal has primary responsibility and accountability for establishing their school as a high-quality, high-expectation academic center focusing on personalized instruction, professional support for teachers, and school-wide practices that lead to measurable results. CMSD ensures that students have access to technology and training to prepare them for the future. The District provides a free laptop or tablet for every student and connects every family that needs internet access. Graduating seniors leave commencement with not only a diploma but also a laptop. In our pursuit of a more fair, just, and good system of education, we strive to ensure that all of our learners, both scholars and educators, to be challenged with academically and intellectually complex tasks that are worthy of their efforts and provide them opportunities to demonstrate their best work.

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES

The Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) initiative on December 9, 2025. Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by more than a year of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Provides guidance, support and direction for students participating in Cleveland Metropolitan School District sports programs or other approved student activities. This posting is available to qualified CTU (Local 279) members ONLY. Qualified CTU members are employees who will be working in a Local 279 position for the 2026-2027 school year and possess a Pupil Activity Supervisory Permit on file.

Responsibilities

• Attend CMSD Pre-season meetings
• Understands and follows CMSD guidelines and rules
• Attends and arrives promptly to practices and games
• Will track, communicate, and comply with student eligibility status
• Submit roster, schedule, and transportation needs with the required paperwork to the department and principal
• Distributes, collects, and cares for uniforms and equipment
• Participates in the scheduled professional developed by the Athletics Department
• Upload scores and statistics to the approved CMSD reporting site
• Cooperates with the principal to implement the vision of the program
• Supervises students before and after practice and competitions
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administrators

Qualifications

• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is required
• This position requires a Pupil-activity (coaching) permit from the Ohio Department of Education. For all individuals who will direct, supervise, or coach a student activity program that involves athletics, routine or regular physical activity or activities with health and safety considerations. All athletic directors and the Licensing Department have been provided with proof of securing these certifications. Applicants may contact the Office of Interscholastic Athletics to obtain additional information.
• Previous successful coaching experience is highly preferred
• Knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport/activity and a willingness to seek out new techniques, athletic aspects, or procedures for the sport/activity

Education: Diploma, Transcripts, GED

THIS IS NOT A FULL TIME POSITION

Any position awarded to a non-CTU member must be vacated at the end of the school year

EEO Statement

We believe that equity and inclusion at CMSD is an essential call to action, a catalyst to ensure value and appreciation among all our employees, so we may be fair and welcoming now and in the future. CMSD provides equal opportunities for employment, retention and advancement of all personnel by administering all terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or genetic information, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation or expression, socio-economic status, title, other dimensions of identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. The District’s Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Sexual Harassment and the District’s Title IX grievance procedures, including information on how to report or file a complaint of discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the District will respond, may be accessed on the District’s Civil Rights Notices webpage, available at ClevelandMetroSchools.org/domain/105. The District’s Title IX Coordinator / Director of Equal Employment Opportunity may be reached at: 1111 Superior Avenue East, Suite 1800 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (216)-838-0070 [e-mail] CMSD is committed to the recruitment and retention of top-notch employees with the determination and drive to create a positive and effective 21st century learning environment for our students. Our departmental goal is to provide personalized support and service to each employee, school, and department. We also strive to build a foundation of employee excellence through rigorous performance standards, staff development and a diverse and dedicated work force that supports the mission and goals of the district.