Middle School Girls Soccer Coach

Westminster Schools Of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Schools of Augusta seeks a dedicated soccer coach for middle school athletes. The role emphasizes coaching, mentoring, and fostering Christian character on and off the field within a faith-centered school community.

Responsibilities include leading practices, guiding athletes, and collaborating with parents and the Athletic Department to maintain program standards and compliance with league rules.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in coaching soccer.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide students.
• Strong ability to connect and engage with middle school athletes.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with parents and coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Organize and develop program staff in partnership with the Athletic Department.
• Plan and execute daily practice sessions that prioritize skill development and teamwork.
• Oversee the program budget and administrative tasks necessary for program success.
• Intentionally nurture athletes' faith and Christian character.
• Help athletes discover and maximize their God-given talents.
• Serve as a Christ-centered role model for all student-athletes.
• Educate coaching staff on league rules and regulations.
• Ensure program alignment with league standards and guidelines.
• Partner effectively with parents, fostering positive relationships that support student-athletes.
• Represent the program and Westminster culture at school functions as requested by the Athletic Department.
• Advise athletes on proper use and care of soccer equipment.
• Actively contribute to the Westminster culture by upholding its values and mission.
• Participate in school-wide events and maintain a visible presence within the Westminster community.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Relationship building

Communication with parents

Job description

Westminster Schools of Augusta is a Pre-K through 12 regionally-accredited, coeducational, college-preparatory, Christian day school enrolling close to 650 students. The 34-acre campus is located in a residential section of Augusta, which is Georgia’s second-largest metropolitan area. The school is affiliated with First Presbyterian Church of Augusta (PCA), but the student body and faculty include members from more than 90 different local churches of various denominations. We are interested in receiving applications from Christian school educators who view their calling as teaching and discipling students for the advancement of God’s kingdom as we equip students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ. Such educators with sound academic credentials who desire to serve in an academically challenging, Christian environment with highly engaging and responsible students should apply.

Spiritual

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ.
• Fully aligned with Westminster's mission: “We seek to glorify God by providing an excellent education that equips students to live extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ.”
• Exemplifies Christian character and integrity in conduct.

Education

• No specific educational requirements.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in coaching soccer.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide students.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong ability to connect and engage with middle school athletes.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with parents and coaching staff.

Essential Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Organize and develop program staff in partnership with the Athletic Department.
• Plan and execute daily practice sessions that prioritize skill development and teamwork.
• Oversee the program budget and administrative tasks necessary for program success.

Faith and Character Development

• Intentionally nurture athletes' faith and Christian character.
• Help athletes discover and maximize their God-given talents.
• Serve as a Christ-centered role model for all student-athletes.

League and Compliance

• Educate coaching staff on Aiken-Augusta Middle School League rules and regulations.
• Ensure program alignment with league standards and guidelines.

Parent and Community Engagement

• Partner effectively with parents, fostering positive relationships that support student-athletes.
• Represent the program and Westminster culture at school functions as requested by the Athletic Department.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Advise athletes on proper use and care of soccer equipment.
• Actively contribute to the Westminster culture by upholding its values and mission.
• Participate in school-wide events and maintain a visible presence within the Westminster community.

This role offers an opportunity to influence students’ lives both on and off the field, combining a love for coaching soccer with a passion for mentorship and faith development.