Northrop | Soccer | .25 Assistant Boys Coach

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a qualified high school athletic coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The role includes instructing and supervising all athletic practices and games, while ensuring compliance with IHSAA MSAC rules and FWCS policies.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior high school coaching experience. Candidates must be able to work with students from multicultural backgrounds and build positive relationships with students, parents, teachers and

Qualifications

• Must be willing to obtain SPB/Minibus certification before the season.
• Prefer candidate with high school coaching experience.
• Must work with students from multicultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and supervise all athletic practices and games.
• Maintain high expectations academically and athletically.
• Coordinate with head coaches and assistants.
• Ensure compliance with IHSAA MSAC rules and FWCS policies.

Skills

Coaching

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Tools

SPB/Minibus certification

Job description

This is for the 2026-2027 School Year

Pay for this position may be prorated based upon approved hire date

Essential Functions

• Candidate must comply with IHSAA MSAC rules/ regulations and all FWCS policies including FWCS code of ethics.
• Prefer candidate with high school coaching experience.
• Must be willing and able to work effectively with students from multicultural backgrounds.
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to developing positive working relations with students parents teachers and administrators.
• Candidate will be responsible to instruct and supervise all athletic practices and games.
• Candidate must have the ability to maintain high expectations for students both academically and athletically.
• Candidate must have the ability to utilize organize and work with other head coaches and assistants.
• Candidate must have or be willing to get SPB/ Minibus certification before season.

Qualifications

Prefer candidate who will be teaching at Northrop High School for the 2026-2027 school year. If applicant is a current FWCS teacher the teacher must fulfill their daily contracted hours before coaching. If not an FWCS teacher candidate must be available at 3:30 Monday through Friday afternoons.

Valid Driver's License required.

Physical Requirements

• Communication Skills:Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.
• Manual Dexterity:Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance:Sit or stand for prolonged periods as the job requires.
• Flexibility:Ability to bend at the waist kneel or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity:Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.
• Mobility:Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.
• Strength and Stamina:Capability to lift carry push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds or more.
• Outdoor Work:Tolerance of work outside in various weather conditions.

FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.