Soccer Coach

Stoneleigh-Burnham School, an independent girls’ boarding and day school for grades 7-12, seeks a part-time Soccer Coach.

Located in the Pioneer Valley, a short drive from the Five College Consortium (UMass Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst College), Stoneleigh-Burnham School is the only girls’ school in New England to offer the IB Diploma Programme and attracts students from the local area and around the world. Our mission centers around helping our students discover and use their authentic voices. Employees who thrive at SBS are collaborative and dynamic colleagues excited by professional growth, are deeply passionate about education, and are committed to fostering an inclusive community.

Position Overview: Stoneleigh-Burnham School is seeking a passionate and experienced Soccer Coach for our Athletics Department with the goal of elevating the level of our program. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing training programs, coaching and guiding athletes, while inspiring a positive team culture. Must possess a strong soccer background and possess excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for athletes, focusing on skill development, strength and conditioning, and game strategies.

• Provide individualized coaching and instruction to athletes during practices, games, and competitions.

• Evaluate athletes’ performance and provide feedback for improvement.

• Foster a positive and supportive team environment, emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and social-emotional development.

• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and school administrators regarding team expectations, schedules, and performance.

• Work with the Athletic Director to ensure compliance with all league rules and regulations, as well as safety protocols and procedures.

• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes, promoting integrity, high standards, and respect on and off the field.

• Willing to attend tournaments and showcases for the purpose of admissions recruitment.

• Responsible for uniform and equipment distribution, return and storage.

Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience at the high school varsity, collegiate, or club level.

• Possess a thorough understanding of soccer techniques, strategies, and rules, with the ability to impart this knowledge effectively to student-athletes

• Strong leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor athletes.

• CPR and First Aid certification required (training available).

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate practice and game schedules.

Contact information and resume should be sent to:

Lisa Moore

Athletic Director

lmoore@sbschool.org

In order to achieve our mission of preparing students to actively engage a diverse and inclusive world we must first emulate the values we hope to instill in our students. Stoneleigh-Burnham is committed to increasing the diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences — of our faculty, staff, and student community.

Stoneleigh-Burnham strives to hire and support an inclusive community of employees; candidates from communities that are statistically and systemically underrepresented in independent schools are encouraged to apply. Stoneleigh-Burnham School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Our Mission:

Stoneleigh-Burnham School is an academic community that fosters an international perspective. We inspire girls to pursue meaningful lives based on honor, respect, and intellectual curiosity. Each student is challenged to discover her best self and graduate with confidence to think independently and act ethically, secure in the knowledge that her voice will be heard.

To learn more about Stoneleigh-Burnham School, please visit our website: sbschool.org