Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach & Scholar-Athlete Mentor

Foundation Academies; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Foundation Academies is seeking a High School Varsity Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in delivering a safe, organized scholar-athlete-centered program. You will teach sport-specific skills, prepare practices and competitions, supervise athletes, and uphold program culture with emphasis on reliability and development rather than wins alone.

Responsibilities include assisting in practices, supporting tryouts, and coordinating team operations while maintaining professional communication

Qualifications

• Embrace Foundation Academies' college- and career-readiness mission and core values.
• Communicate professionally and maintain appropriate boundaries with students and families.
• Deliver organized instruction with clear progressions and feedback.
• Adhere to safety, compliance, and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Coach's program vision and assist with practices, contests, and team operations.
• Contribute to fair tryouts and roster decisions under Head Coach authority.
• Prepare practice plans with skill instruction, concepts, conditioning, and safety.
• Reinforce academic eligibility and respectful behavior among scholar-athletes.

Skills

Communication

Instructional delivery

Boundaries & professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

New Jersey teaching certificate or substitute credential

CPR/AED & First Aid certification

Tools

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

Job description

Foundation Academies is seeking a High School Varsity Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in delivering a safe, organized scholar-athlete-centered program. You will teach sport-specific skills, prepare practices and competitions, supervise athletes, and uphold program culture with emphasis on reliability and development rather than wins alone.

Responsibilities include assisting in practices, supporting tryouts, and coordinating team operations while maintaining professional communication