Coach-Head Boys Middle School Soccer-Lesher Middle School

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; < USD 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks a Head Coach for a middle high school athletic team. This position involves supervising practices and games, managing assistant coaches, and ensuring student athlete safety. A high school diploma is mandatory, with previous coaching experience strongly preferred. You'll need CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications before the coaching assignment begins. The role starts in August, aligned with the new season.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience in the sport strongly preferred.
• Must have expertise in the fundamental skills, rules, and schemes pertaining to the sport.
• Criminal background check required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead practice sessions to develop skills and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate assistant coaches and administrative duties.
• Communicate expectations to athletes and parents.
• Conduct inventory and manage budget and eligibility tracking.

Skills

Coaching skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

Job description

Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on May 12, 2026.

Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5679469

Please apply directly on our job board via the external link provided. Applications submitted through Connecting Colorado will not be reviewed. Apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5679469

Rate of Pay

Pay for this position is determined by the Athletic Coaching Stipend Schedule based on paid years of experience up to 5 years. Salary stipend range for external coaches is between $272-$2,961 per season. Salary stipend range for internal coaches is between $272-$3,701 per season. (Internal coach is defined as any employee with a schedule contract percentage or hourly assignment for the current school year. Internal assignments do not include substitute, seasonal, and varied hours assignments.)

Work Calendar

Season; Duration of position: One Year Only

Benefits

Benefits include: PERA Retirement

Additional Information

This position is for the upcoming season, starting in August.

SUMMARY

Serve as Head Coach of a middle high school athletic team following Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) and Poudre School District guidelines; responsible for all aspects of the program including specific techniques, patterns, offenses, defenses, and philosophy of the sport. Coordinate assistant coaches, volunteers, practices and other administrative duties.

JOB TASKS

• Supervise, organize and lead practice sessions to best develop sport skills and sportsmanship with student athletes in the sport. Supervise student athletes prior to, during, and after all school sanctioned events; ensure student safety at all times and make sure student athletes are equipped for safety.
• Supervise assistant coaches and volunteer coaches.
• Attend and monitor all practices and games.
• Communicate to athletes and parents student athlete expectations including practice schedules and games, as well as academic performance, respect, commitment, dedication, and sportsmanship.
• Conduct administrative responsibilities including inventory and security of equipment and supplies, budget, transportation, tracking eligibility and academic progress of student athletes, etc.
• Follow all Poudre School District guidelines.
• Coordinate and communicate with the school Athletic Director regarding budget, transportation, equipment, and practice schedules. Establish practice schedules, locations, times, size of team, equipment maintenance, lockerroom supervision, extra practices, camps, or out of league contests. Communicate discipline procedures and problems, safety concerns and all student injuries requiring emergency medical services to school Athletic Director.
• Demonstrate fairness and consistency in all decisions and judgments related to the sport participants.
• Attend mandatory meetings, required trainings, and other clinics and conferences to keep updated on requirements and trends in the sport.
• Adhere to district guidelines for building use and field access, including following procedures for reservations, access, and care of district facilities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous coaching experience in the sport strongly preferred.
• Must have expertise in the fundamental skills, rules, and schemes pertaining to the sport.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required before coaching assignment begins.
• Complete required trainings upon hire: Concussion, Blood Borne Pathogens, Child Abuse and Reporting, and Sexual Harassment.
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail].