Junior Varsity (JV) Soccer Head Coach (Fall Season)

Position: Junior Varsity (JV) Soccer Head Coach (Fall Season)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level, advanced instruction in soccer skills, set pieces, team tactics, and competitive strategy during rigorous training sessions.
• Reinforce a positive, highly disciplined team culture that strictly embodies H.E.A.R.T. values (Honor, Effort, Attitude, Resolve, Togetherness) and aligns with the school's mission.
• Execute a developmental curriculum in strict alignment with the long-term program vision, strategy, and system of play established by the Varsity Soccer Head Coach to ensure a seamless transition for athletes moving up.
• Demonstrate deep care for the holistic growth of Upper School student-athletes—balancing their social, emotional, academic, and athletic needs while ensuring their health and safety remain paramount.
• Coordinate and manage match strategies, personnel rotations, and tactical adjustments during competitive inter-school contests.
• Model superior leadership, emotional maturity, and professionalism in all interactions with student-athletes, families, match officials, and administrators.
• Complete vital administrative duties, including detailed attendance tracking, match logistics coordination, uniform distribution/collection, family communications, and injury reporting via the Athletic Trainer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of relevant competitive soccer coaching experience (high school varsity, JV, or competitive travel club level preferred).
• High school playing experience required; collegiate playing experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to provide authoritative leadership, structure, and tactical direction to Upper School student-athletes pushing for athletic excellence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively manage relationships with families, student-athletes, and school administrators.
• A demonstrated record of integrity, strict punctuality, reliability, and a rigorous professional work ethic.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or mandatory completion prior to August 20, 2026).
• Full availability to travel to away contests via school-provided transportation and commit to the intensive Upper School schedule.

Qualifications

The position requires a strong commitment to the Convent of the Sacred Heart's mission and values, including fostering an environment that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone. Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of the importance of holistic development and the ability to balance academic, social, emotional, and athletic needs of student-athletes.