Middle School Head Boys' Soccer Coach - Sunnyside Campus

About Rocky Mountain Prep

Rocky Mountain Prep is a growing network of innovative public charter schools serving students and families in the Greater Denver Area. Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) opened its first school in 2012 with 130 students and has grown to twelve schools, working with over 5,000 scholars in PreK through 12th grade across two districts. Grounded in our culture of rigor and love, our schools consistently outperform local districts academically while ensuring our scholars develop in our PEAK values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and kindness.  

Who We Seek:

We seek teachers and staff interested in developing students into outstanding human beings in their academic and personal lives by role-modeling our culture of Rigor and Love.  Work collaboratively with their teammates and seek feedback, coaching, and mentorship from their admin team and school community.  Implement our data-driven curriculum with the tools they’ve gained from experience while they adapt to the needs of their students.  

If you are mission-driven, humble in your reflections about your practice, smart in your approach to data, and results-oriented, we’d love to have you apply.

Overview:

RMP Sunnyside is seeking a dedicated and passionate Middle School Head Soccer Coach to lead our soccer program. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of soccer fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment.

Season

March 17th - May 30th

3-5 hours per week for practices and games (2-3 practices a week 1 game per week) and an additional 1 hour per week for planning purposes.

 In this role,  you will…

• Develop and implement practice plans that focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Organize and lead daily practices and workouts, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all participants.
• Conduct team meetings to discuss strategy, goals, and expectations.
• Prepare the team for games by developing game plans and coordinating logistics.
• Communicate effectively with players, parents, and school administration regarding team progress and any issues that arise.
• Promote a culture of respect, teamwork, and inclusion among all team members.
• Monitor the academic performance of student-athletes and promote the importance of balancing academics and athletics.
• Support the development of leadership skills among team members.
• Attend all games and represent the school positively in the community.
• Ensure compliance with school and league policies and regulations.
• Supervise and be responsible for the equipment in your sport, including handing out and collecting uniforms.
• Maintains appropriate supervision of his/her program at all times (locker rooms, practices, events, bus rides, etc.). Supervises any and all space used by athletes while they are present, including post-game and post-practice.
• Assures that the team will always reflect the proper attitude and conduct.
• Represents the school professionally in demeanor, language, and conduct.
• Any ad hoc duties assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong knowledge of soccer techniques, strategies, and rules.
• Ability to motivate and inspire young athletes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience preferred, demonstrable understanding of the sport seeking to coach
• Teamwork and teambuilding skills
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred:

• Previous coaching experience, preferably at the middle school level or higher.
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Speaks Spanish 
• Demonstrated success working with students from historically marginalized communities

Compensation 

RMP employs coach positions as part-time, salaried, non-exempt positions. The intended total compensation will be $2,500, paid in equal monthly installments during the duration of the coaching role.

Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.

RMP is an equal-opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We appreciate your interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know you!