High School Girls Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach
Location: New York, New York | Type: Contract
About the role
The Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking an experienced High School girls varsity soccer assistant coach for the 2026-27 school year. The Assistant Coach will aid in creating a positive environment of teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline that reflects the values of the Heschel School. The Assistant Coach is responsible for collaborating with the Head Coach in organizing team practices, travel logistics, and game management decisions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a strong understanding of soccer and be able to instruct student athletes in the fundamentals, rules, and strategies of the game. The assistant coach supports the head coach in organizing a soccer program that maximizes the educational and athletic potential of all student-athletes. They must model appropriate sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Head Coach in organizing team practices, travel logistics, and game management decisions.
- Instruct student athletes in the fundamentals, rules, and strategies of soccer.
- Support the Head Coach in creating a soccer program that maximizes educational and athletic potential.
- Model appropriate sportsmanship and maintain professional conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred: Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related area).
- First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
- Coaching certification from a recognized sport governing body (preferred).
Schedule
- Length of season: Approximately 10 weeks (August 24th – end of October).
- Pre-season: Weekdays August 24th – September 3rd (10am – 12pm or 4pm – 6pm).
- Regular practices: Two hours, up to three sessions per week after school (including games).
- Game schedule: League games plus playoffs at the end of October.
Pay
$3,000 per season.