Junior-High Boys’ Soccer Coach

Liberty Common; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement contributions

HFWA sick leave

Job summary

Liberty Common Junior High School in Fort Collins, CO seeks a Head Coach for the boys' soccer program for the 2027-2028 school year. The position is a regular, part-time role reporting to the Athletic Director, with a stipend and responsibilities for planning, training, and coordinating scholar-athletes in coordination with the coaching staff.

Qualified applicants will have soccer knowledge, experience with student-athletes, strong communication with parents and officials, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree or higher preferred.
• Experience working with K-12 students is preferred.
• Technically knowledgeable of soccer and experience with student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills, knowledge and virtues in soccer for student-athletes.
• Communicate with parents, officials, athletes and coaches.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to implement training and game plans.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Communication

Student-athlete development

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Seeking a Head coach for the boys’ soccer program for the 2027-2028 school year at Liberty Common Junior School in Fort Collins, Colorado – a Poudre School District charter school. Liberty Common Junior High School is Northern Colorado's clearest path to college delivering a college-preparatory, classically oriented, liberal-arts curriculum in a small-school environment. The school currently enrolls approximately 300 students in grades 7 and 8 and competes in the Northern Plains Middle Level Association and in the Junior Patriot League.

The boys’ soccer coach reports directly to the athletic director and has the primary responsibility for planning, training, and coordination for junior-high-school scholar-athletes, in cooperation with the coaching staff. Applicants should be dedicated to providing the best scholar-athlete experience. The successful candidate will be committed to the mission and goals of Liberty Common Junior High School and follow all NPMLA procedures and policies.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Stipend, Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Part-time

WORK HOURS: Varies

PAY RANGE: $2,000-$2,600

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

REVISION DATE: October 2026

The deadline for receiving application is May 1, 2027, which may be extended and reposted at the school’s discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma; associates degree or greater is preferred.
• Experience working with K-12 students preferred.

Job Duties:

• Working with student-athletes to develop skills, knowledge, and virtues in soccer
• Communicating with parents, officials, athletes, and coaches.
• Working with coaching staff to implement training and game plans.

Job Requirements:

• Technically knowledgeable of soccer and experience working with student-athletes.
• Experience scheduling, planning, and coordinating activities for a wide range of constituents.
• A proven, verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administration.
• Full background check required for hire.
• CPR and first aid certified or able to obtain upon hire.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to move safely in athletic workspaces;
• The ability to lift 30 pounds or more when needed.

Compensation:

• Starting at $2,000 (possibly higher based on background, experience, and/or institutional alignment).
• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA retirement account.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.

EEO STATEMENT

Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.

Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

At-Will Employment:

All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner,Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects ofemployment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement,discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training.

Additional Duties:

Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice withdirection from Liberty Common School.

For more information about Liberty Common School, see www.libertycommon.org.