Head Varsity Soccer Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Kent Place School seeks a Head Varsity Soccer Coach for the 2026-2027 season.

Hours : 3 : 45-6 : 00 pm (games may finish later)

Season : Fall, August 2026

Requirements :

• Prior coaching / playing experience at the collegiate level preferred; experience at the high school level required.
• Educate and coach student-athletes in soccer; instruct players regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship.
• Must have excellent communication skills and strong administrative skills.
• Communicates and enforces policies, procedures, and training rules as they pertain to the team.
• Plan and communicate with coaches regarding practice sessions and competition strategies that ensure the health and physical well-being of student-athletes.
• Maintain, along with coaches, the proper supervision of student-athletes at practices, games, and on school-provided transportation.
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Determine game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Possess and demonstrate cultural competency to ensure interactions with students, colleagues, and other constituencies highlight awareness, competence, and sensitivity.
• Attend a mandatory preseason training session with the Athletic Department.
• Participate in special activities, awards nights, admission panels, open houses, and pep assemblies.
• Complete all coaching accreditation modules and KPS training.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume by December 18, 2025.

Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent, a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Belonging statement.