MS Soccer Assistant Coach

Gateway Fellowship; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 16,248 - 19,463; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Job summary

Gateway Fellowship is seeking a Middle School Assistant Coach to work with student-athletes in a supportive Christian environment. The ideal candidate enjoys mentoring middle school students, has strong communication and teamwork skills, and demonstrates a positive and reliable character. Responsibilities include leading practice sessions, teaching fundamentals, and ensuring a safe and positive team culture. Previous coaching experience is preferred. This position is stipend-based and typically lasts for the season with a salary of $1,600.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with middle school-aged students.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and reliability.
• Preferred minimum age of 21.

Responsibilities

• Supports and helps lead practice sessions 3-4 times per week.
• Helps teach basic skills, rules, and teamwork.
• Assists with game-day responsibilities and supervision.
• Encourages positive attitudes, effort, and sportsmanship.
• Communicates with players and supports parent communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Reliability

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

Description

Program/Department: Crosspoint Christian Schools Athletics

Job Title: MS Assistant Coach

Reports To: Secondary Principal, Athletic Director & Head Coach

Job Overview

Crosspoint Christian Schools is looking for a positive and supportive Middle School Assistant Coach to help introduce and develop student-athletes in a Christ-centered environment. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in practices, games, and team development, with an emphasis on fundamentals, effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

As a member of the Gateway OneTeam, you will support and demonstrate an understanding of the church’s mission: Presenting Hope and Developing People. Possessing a character that reflects biblical godliness, demonstrating a meaningful personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and active involvement in a local body of Christian believers are key qualifications.

Please note: This is an at-will position that may be held in addition to a teaching or other assignment. Compensation is stipend-based and may vary depending on participation numbers.

Job Status: 2-4 months/season

Exempt Status: Exempt

Salary Stipend: 9/1/22026

Salary Range: $1,600/season

Benefits: Sick only

Start Date: $1,600/season

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supports and helps lead practice sessions (minimum 3–4 times per week, 60–90 minutes)
• Helps teach and reinforce basic skills, rules, and teamwork
• Assists with game‑day responsibilities and supervision of student‑athletes
• Encourages positive attitudes, effort, and sportsmanship
• Communicates appropriately with players and supports communication with parents as directed by the Head Coach
• Helps ensure a safe environment for all participants
• Assists with equipment setup, breakdown, and organization
• Models Christian character and helps foster a positive team culture

Requirements

• Enjoys working with middle school‑aged students
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrates positive attitude, patience, and reliability
• Preferred minimum age: 21 (flexible for qualified candidates)
• Ability to drive the team to games, if needed.
• Must complete the driving abstract and be approved by the CCS Transportation Department
• Must meet WIAA compliance requirements (see following)
• Recommended: Previous playing or coaching experience (youth or middle school level preferred)

WIAA Compliance Requirements

• Be employed by Crosspoint Christian Schools.
• Be a high school graduate or have completed a graduation equivalency diploma (GED) program.
• Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA‑approved rule clinic for the sport being coached.
• Hold a valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Complete Concussion Recognition and Management with Return to Play Protocols Training (valid for three [3] years).
• Complete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness and Training (valid for three [3] years).
• Completion of a WIAA‑approved Coaching Principles course (within the first three [3] years), with recertification every three (3) years thereafter.