Middle School Girls Head Soccer Coach

Canterbury School; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Canterbury School seeks a dynamic, organized Girls Soccer Coach to lead the Middle School Girls Soccer program. Grounded in Canterbury's mission to maximize the potential of young people, the coach will create a challenging, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment where students grow as athletes, teammates, and individuals.

The program will emphasize technical skill development, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and confidence while fostering a lifelong appreciation for

Qualifications

• Previous experience coaching soccer or playing soccer at a competitive level.
• Knowledge of soccer fundamentals, rules, and player development.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational or athletic setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to create a positive and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Commitment to fostering teamwork, inclusion, and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Head Coach for the Middle School Girls Soccer Team.
• Plan, organize, and lead all practices, matches, and team activities.
• Teach fundamental and intermediate soccer skills, including dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, defending, positioning, and tactical decision‑making.
• Develop age-appropriate training sessions that support individual skill development and team growth.
• Promote teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, resilience, and a strong sense of commitment among student‑athletes.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of all participants during practices, matches, and team travel.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging team culture that supports student confidence and character development.
• Collaborate with the Athletics Department regarding scheduling, communication, and program development.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with students, families, and school staff.
• Support and uphold Canterbury School's mission, values, and community standards.
• Assist with equipment management, uniform distribution, field setup, and match‑day preparation.
• Encourage academic balance, personal responsibility, and respectful conduct among student‑athletes.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Youth development

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork & sportsmanship

Job description

Department: Middle School Athletics
Reports To: Athletic Director

Position Summary

Canterbury School seeks a dynamic, organized, and student-centered Girls Soccer Coach to lead the Middle School Girls Soccer program. Grounded in Canterbury's mission to maximize the potential of young people, the coach will create a challenging, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment where students grow as athletes, teammates, and individuals. The program will emphasize technical skill development, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and confidence while fostering a lifelong appreciation for athletics and healthy competition.

The coach will work collaboratively with the Athletics Department to build a positive and competitive program that develops student-athletes both on and off the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Head Coach for the Middle School Girls Soccer Team.
• Plan, organize, and lead all practices, matches, and team activities.
• Teach fundamental and intermediate soccer skills, including dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, defending, positioning, and tactical decision-making.
• Develop age-appropriate training sessions that support individual skill development and team growth.
• Promote teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, resilience, and a strong sense of commitment among student-athletes.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during practices, matches, and team travel.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging team culture that supports student confidence and character development.
• Collaborate with the Athletics Department regarding scheduling, communication, and program development.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with students, families, and school staff.
• Support and uphold Canterbury School's mission, values, and community standards.
• Assist with equipment management, uniform distribution, field setup, and match-day preparation.
• Encourage academic balance, personal responsibility, and respectful conduct among student-athletes.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience coaching soccer or playing soccer at a competitive level.
• Knowledge of soccer fundamentals, rules, and player development.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational or athletic setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to create a positive and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Commitment to fostering teamwork, inclusion, and sportsmanship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience within a school or club soccer program.
• Experience coaching or mentoring middle school-aged students.
• Knowledge of middle school athletics philosophy and student development.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Time Commitment

• Seasonal position from April through the first part of May, aligned with the Middle School athletics calendar.
• Practices held after school multiple days per week.
• Occasional evening commitments for matches