Boys Soccer Head Coach (High School)

La Center School District; La Center (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB benefits

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

La Center School District is seeking a coach for the boys’ soccer program for the 2027 season. The role involves coaching varsity players, overseeing the JV team, and preparing athletes for varsity through skill development and strategic planning.

The position requires communicating regularly with players and families about schedules, practice changes, and concerns. Responsibilities include community outreach with local clubs, budget management, fundraising, and daily liaison with the athletic

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 21 years of age or older is required.
• Experience playing soccer at HS level or beyond.
• Experience coaching soccer at HS level.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing players on the varsity team.
• Overseeing the JV team and helping develop skills for varsity.
• Communicating with players and families consistently on schedules, changes in practices, concerns, etc.
• Building relationships with community club soccer teams.
• Creating a positive environment for soccer and life skills.
• Managing the boys' soccer budget and communicating with the ASB advisor.
• Fundraising for additional equipment or needs not supplied by the athletic department.
• Communicating with the athletic secretary daily during the season via email or phone.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Soccer experience

Coaching ability

Communication

Community outreach

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our Mission:

The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self-reliant lifelong learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advance and diverse society.

Position Description:

• Coaching and developing players on the varsity team
• Overseeing the JV team and helping the coach develop skills and preparing the athletes for varsity
• Communicating with players and families consistently on schedules, changes in practices, concerns, etc.
• Working to build a relationship with the community club soccer teams
• Building a positive environment that allows students an opportunity to have fun while learning both soccer skills as well as life skills
• Managing the boys' soccer budget and communicating with the ASB advisor regularly
• Fundraising for additional equipment or needs not supplied by the athletic department
• Communication with the athletic secretary daily during the season through email or by phone
• Other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment:

March 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

• Must be available for available for practices and games each weekday and some Saturdays during the season
• Current CPR/First-Aid card on file prior to the first day of coaching athletes
• Successful candidate must submit a Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure and undergo state and background checks including fingerprinting a the applicant's expense

Salary Range:

$4,233 - $5,598, depending on experience

Benefits:

• Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington state law.
• Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 21 years of age or older
• Experience playing soccer at the High School level or beyond
• Experience coaching soccer at the High School level

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience playing soccer or coaching soccer at the collegiate level

725 NE Highland Rd / PO Box 1840

La Center School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Matt Johnson, Civil Rights Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator

725 NE Highland Rd, La Center, WA 98629

Matt Cooke, Title IX Coordinator

725 NE Highland Rd, La Center, WA 98629