Middle School Girls Soccer Coaches

Description2026 Middle School Girls’ Soccer Coaches

JV Head Coach • JV/Varsity Assistant Coaches

(3 open positions)

Position Summary

Nueva is seeking coaches for its Middle School girls’ soccer program. Available assignments include JV (5th/6th grade) Head Coach, Varsity (7th/8th grade) Assistant Coach, and JV/Varsity Assistant Coach. Coaches help student-athletes build skills, teamwork, confidence, sportsmanship, and an appreciation for athletic participation while preparing teams for competition. Final assignments will be based on program needs and each candidate’s experience and availability.

A Day in the Life

A typical day begins with preparing the field, equipment, and practice plan before student-athletes arrive. Once the team gathers, you will create a positive, structured environment where players build skills, confidence, teamwork, and an appreciation for the game. You will lead or support practices, provide individual and team feedback, prepare student-athletes for competition, and collaborate with the coaching team. On game days, you will help guide strategy, reinforce sportsmanship, and ensure students are supported and supervised from arrival through dismissal.

Practice Schedule

Varsity (7th/8th)

Mondays and Wednesdays

2:00–3:15 p.m.

Varsity (7th/8th)

Thursdays

3:30–5:00 p.m.

Junior Varsity (5th/6th)

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

3:30–5:00 p.m.

Game schedules vary and may require additional weekday availability.

Primary Responsibilities

Coach and instruct student-athletes, individually and in groups, in soccer rules, techniques, tactics, equipment use, and safe play.
Plan and lead or support organized, age-appropriate practices that promote skill development, teamwork, confidence, and engagement.
Observe student-athletes during practices and competitions and adjust instruction to address individual and team development needs.
Develop or support game strategy based on individual and team capabilities.
Establish and maintain high standards of behavior and supervise student-athletes at all times.
Follow established procedures in the event of an injury or emergency and comply with applicable school and athletic program requirements.
Model inclusive practices, positive behavior, and good sportsmanship when interacting with student-athletes, families, colleagues, officials, and spectators.
For head-coach assignments, provide overall team leadership and delegate responsibilities to assistant coaches as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Effective coaching and instructional skills.
Knowledge of soccer rules, regulations, techniques, and strategies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, families, colleagues, and student-athletes.
Ability to uphold school expectations, supervise students responsibly, and model good sportsmanship.
Ability to perform the essential physical responsibilities of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a soccer coach or assistant coach at the middle school, youth, or club level.
Playing experience and/or relevant coaching licenses or certifications.
Experience supporting the social-emotional and athletic development of middle school students.

Encouragement to Apply

Nueva encourages anyone to apply even if they do not meet all the preferred qualifications. If you are excited about supporting gifted students, committed to equity and inclusion, and eager to grow your skill within a collaborative community, we would welcome your application.

We are seeking applicants who represent the full diversity of our community in the Bay Area. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep appreciation for the diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, academic, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. In joining our team at Nueva, you will become a part of an inclusive, iterative and equity-minded community that recognizes that equity and social justice is a lens with which we examine all aspects of our school community in order to ensure an educational experience where all students and colleagues can thrive.

In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with Nueva’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $33.00–$65.00 per hour for Head Coaches and $26.00–$59.00 per hour for Assistant Coaches. Individual compensation is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the type and years of relevant coaching and professional experience, education, qualifications, and level of expertise.

We offer a compensation and benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, employer contribution toward dependent insurance premi