Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys Soccer

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage High School in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking an Assistant Coach for Varsity Boys Soccer to support the head coach with instruction, strategies, and athlete development.

Hours are 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with two game days per week. Duties include organizing practices, assessing players, and assisting with game plans. Salary is a stipend; starting date is immediate.

Qualifications

• Past play experience in soccer (preferred coaching experience).
• Ability to instruct, motivate, and develop student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with teaching rules, techniques, and strategies of soccer.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the head coach.
• Assess players’ skills and performance and report to the head coach.
• Assist with determining game strategy and decisions.
• Help supervise athletes during practices and competitions.

Skills

Soccer playing experience

Coaching experience preferred

Job description

Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys Soccer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943700

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys Soccer
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys Soccer
Department: Heritage High School
Salary Grade: Stipend
FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location: Heritage High School
Reports to: Athletic Director
Date: 09/29/2026
POSITION SUMMARY

• Assist the head coach and provide instruction to student-athletes in the skills, strategies, and physical training necessary for the team and individuals playing soccer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.

• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
• Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head Soccer coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Assists with determining game strategy.
• Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Past play experience in soccer. Preference given to those with coaching experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Hours of employment are from 2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the exception of game days. Game days average two (2) per week.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS: START DATE: 2026-2027

Contact Information

• Bradford Bradley , Athletic Director
• HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]