Soccer - Boys Middle School Head Coach

Daniel Morgan Middle School; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Daniel Morgan Middle School in Winchester, VA is seeking a Boys Soccer Head Coach for the middle school program. This part-time role focuses on developing student-athletes, fostering teamwork, discipline, and school pride while promoting safe, inclusive participation.

The coach will plan practices, lead competitions, assess players, and collaborate with school staff to align with division policies and high school soccer continuity. Prior coaching or playing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of soccer fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
• Experience coaching, playing, or teaching soccer preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with middle school students.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and the educational mission of the school.
• Ability to maintain a safe and positive athletic environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead soccer practices and competitions that emphasize skill development, teamwork, and game strategy.
• Establish and implement a structured program that supports development at varying levels of experience.
• Teach fundamental soccer skills, rules, techniques, and strategies for middle school athletes.
• Promote sportsmanship, accountability, respect, discipline, and positive behavior.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment that encourages participation and growth.
• Communicate with student-athletes, families, school administration, and other coaches regarding schedules and activities.
• Manage team organization, including player evaluations, roster development, equipment, practice planning, and game preparation.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and team activities per policies.
• Monitor conduct and reinforce academic responsibility.
• Collaborate with other coaches to support the athletic program and high school continuity.
• Ensure compliance with athletic policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of soccer fundamentals

Coaching, playing, or teaching soccer

Communication with middle schoolers

Leadership and organization

Student development and sportsmanship

Safe and positive athletic environment

Job description

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Soccer - Boys Middle School Head Coach

Winchester Public Schools, Virginia Daniel Morgan Middle School - Winchester, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Winchester Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5975456

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Summary:

The head coach will be responsible for developing student-athletes’ soccer skills, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship, and creating a positive, inclusive, and competitive athletic experience. This individual will help build a strong foundation for the program while promoting the values of commitment, discipline, respect, and school pride.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, organize, and lead soccer practices and competitions that emphasize skill development, teamwork, and game strategy.
• Establish and implement a structured program that supports the development of student-athletes at varying levels of experience and ability.
• Teach fundamental soccer skills, rules, techniques, and strategies appropriate for middle school athletes.
• Promote sportsmanship, accountability, respect, discipline, and positive behavior among student-athletes.
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages participation, effort, and individual growth.
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, families, school administration, and other coaches regarding schedules, expectations, and program activities.
• Manage team organization, including player evaluations, roster development, equipment, practice planning, and game preparation.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and other team activities in accordance with school division policies and procedures.
• Monitor student-athlete conduct and reinforce expectations for academic responsibility and appropriate behavior.
• Collaborate with other coaches and school personnel to support the overall athletic program and promote continuity with the school division’s high school soccer program.
• Ensure compliance with applicable school division athletic policies, safety procedures, and eligibility requirements.
• Perform other duties related to the soccer program as assigned.

Standard duties:

• Follows School Board policies, regulations and division procedures.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of personnel and applicant information.
• Participates in required professional development and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources, Human Resource Human Resource Generalists which are applicable to this position and in accordance with Winchester Public policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of soccer fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
• Experience coaching, playing, or teaching soccer preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with middle school students.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to student development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and the educational mission of the school.
• Ability to maintain a safe and positive athletic environment.

Physical demands and work environment:

Demand

Frequency (Rarely / Occasionally / Frequently / Constantly)

Notes

Sitting

Occasionally

Using computer and keyboard

Rarely

Bending, stooping, kneeling

Frequently

Standing/walking

Constantly

LIfting/carrying up to 25 lbs

Frequently

Driving

Rarely

Work environment: Indoor and outdoor setting.

Supervision and Evaluation:

• Supervisory responsibilities: None
• Evaluation : Performance is evaluated according to School Board policy

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jacob Houser , Director of Student Activities
• Daniel Morgan Middle School
• Phone: [phone]