Assistant Middle School Soccer Coach

Open Position: Assistant Middle School Soccer Coach

Direct Reports: N/A

Reporting To: Director of Athletics and After-School Programs

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When Needed: September 2^nd 2025

FT/PT: Part-Time Temporary Seasonal

On-Site

Pay rate: ranges between $1200-$1800 / depends on education and experience

Benefits not eligible

Why St. Thomas School

You thrive in a face-paced environment working alongside others who share your ideals. You are inspired by children and appreciate their joy and energy. You enjoy making an impact and being part of something bigger than yourself. You believe that schools should be among the most innovative places on earth. And you are committed to excellence and professional growth.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1951 and located on the east side of Seattle in Medina Washington STS is a private non-sectarian school for Preschool through Eighth Grade students. Our educational journey is defined by a cognitively engaging program with an emphasis on developing character leadership and a passion for learning and achievement. Our highly regarded curriculum prepared students to excel at future endeavors while honoring the schools long standing core values.

We commit to an inclusive and diverse community in which everyone can say I belong.We seek employees who are passionate qualified and offer diverse perspectives. We are particularly interested in the role education and a diverse learning environment play in promoting equity and inclusivity.

We Foster:

• A diverse safe and equitable school environment
• Actions and advocacy that support our Core Virtues
• Cultural competence anti-bias and social justice
• Intellectually curious and engaged global citizenship

Job Overview:

Under general supervision assists a Middle School soccer team. The season begins September 2nd and concludes October 31st. Practices are held from 4:30-5:45 pm on Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays. All games are held during the week between the hours of 3:30-6:00 pm.

General Responsibilities:

• Discusses approach to team dynamics with Director of Athletics and After-School Programs and After-School Programs
• Manages player development based on program core competencies
• Works with Director of Athletics and After-School Programs to create practice plans that are skill appropriate
• Teaches appropriate fundamentals techniques and skills
• Is responsible for the health and safety of the athletes
• Articulates a well-defined and understandable coaching philosophy
• Applies developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate methods to coaching student-athletes
• Travels with the team for away games against other local schools
• Emphasizes sportsmanship and leadership among athletes
• Clearly communicates to players parents administrators and staff
• Positively motivates athletes and promotes teamwork
• Attends all meetings and trainings as required by the league and/or Director of Athletics and After-School Programs and After-School Programs
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the schools documents including the Coaches Handbook
• Since safety and security are everyones responsibility takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students faculty staff equipment materials and facilities; travels with first aid kit at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education Training & Experience:

• Demonstrated competence and experience in coaching soccer required
• Recent successful coaching experience in a Middle School environment preferred
• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelors degree in related field from a four-year college or university preferred
• Must possess or be willing to obtain valid First Aid/CPR card

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of the intricacies of the game of soccer
• Understanding of the developmental needs of middle school-aged students
• Efficient well organized and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the students and program
• Professional manner discretion and appearance
• Sense of humor energy and enthusiasm and ability to hold students and oneself to high expectations
• Ability to collaborate with assistant coach
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic
• Proficient in appropriate computer skills
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to stand stoop kneel crouch bend walk and talk
• Ability to use hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Some local travel may be required

If this sounds like you wed like to hear from you. Please go to Apply Now on our careers website and complete our online employment application. Then upload your rsum and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in and qualified for this position.

open until filled.

No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Thank you for your interest in St. Thomas School and this position.

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.