Girls Soccer Coach

FLAGSTAFF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

Girls' Soccer Coach
26-27 School Year

Position Title: Girls Soccer Coach
Department/Section: Sinagua Middle School
Supervisor: Athletic Director/ Principal
Salary: Special Service Contract - $1,000.00

Job Description

The girls soccer coach is responsible for leading, organizing, and developing a positive and competitive middle school athletic program. This role focuses on teaching fundamental skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character while creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for student-athletes. Coaches work closely with the athletic director, the after school activities coordinator, school administration, staff, students, and families to support the overall mission of the school.

Job Summary

• Alongside co-coaches plan, organize, and lead all practices and team activities
• Teach sport-specific fundamentals, rules, and strategies appropriate for middle school athletes
• Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and respect at all times
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes growth, effort, and learning
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team events
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents/guardians, school staff, and administration
• Ensure compliance with school, league, and district policies and procedures
• Maintain attendance, equipment inventories, uniforms, and basic records as required
• Collaborate with co-coaches
• Model professionalism and serve as a positive role model for students
• Prioritize student safety, including proper warm-ups, conditioning, and injury protocols

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or participating in the sport at the youth, middle school, or higher level
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work positively with middle school-aged students
• Knowledge of age-appropriate training techniques and skill development
• Ability to manage team dynamics and support student growth both on and off the field
• Required background checks and district/school clearances
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required
• White Fleet training through FUSD's transportation department required (complete after hiring)
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred but not required
• Teaching or coaching experience preferred but not required

Working Conditions

• Practices and meets occur after school hours and may include evenings and occasional weekends
• Practices are Monday through Thursday from 3:30 - 5:00 pm
• Games are typically one day/week
• No practices or meets on Fridays
• Work is performed outdoors, weather dependent
• Physical activity is required, including standing, walking, running, and demonstrating skills
• Exposure to varying weather conditions
• Seasonal position aligned with the athletic calendar

All employees are subject to a criminal background check. The Flagstaff Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, age, national origin, or disability.