MS Soccer Assistant Coach

Description

Program/Department: Crosspoint Christian Schools Athletics

Job Title: MS Assistant Coach

Reports To: Secondary Principal, Athletic Director & Head Coach

Job Overview: Crosspoint Christian Schools is looking for a positive and supportive Middle School Assistant Coach to help introduce and develop student-athletes in a Christ-centered environment. The Assistant Coach will support the Head Coach in practices, games, and team development, with an emphasis on fundamentals, effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

As a member of the Gateway OneTeam, you will support and demonstrate an understanding of the church’s mission: Presenting Hope and Developing People. Possessing a character that reflects biblical godliness, demonstrating a meaningful personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and active involvement in a local body of Christian believers are key qualifications.

Please note: This is an at-will position that may be held in addition to a teaching or other assignment. Compensation is stipend-based and may vary depending on participation numbers.

Job Status: 2-4 months/season

Exempt Status: Exempt

Salary Stipend: 9/1/22026

Salary Range: $1,600/season

Benefits: Sick only

Start Date: $1,600/season

Responsibilities and Duties

Assists the Head Coach with assigned duties, including:

• •Supports and helps lead practice sessions (minimum 3–4 times per week, 60–90 minutes)
• •Helps teach and reinforce basic skills, rules, and teamwork
• •Assists with game-day responsibilities and supervision of student-athletes
• •Encourages positive attitudes, effort, and sportsmanship
• •Communicates appropriately with players and supports communication with parents as directed by the Head Coach
• •Helps ensure a safe environment for all participants
• •Assists with equipment setup, breakdown, and organization
• •Models Christian character and helps foster a positive team culture

Requirements

• •Enjoys working with middle school–aged students
• •Strong communication and teamwork skills
• •Demonstrates positive attitude, patience, and reliability
• •Preferred minimum age: 21 (flexible for qualified candidates)
• •Ability to drive the team to games, if needed.
• •Must complete the driving abstract and be approved by the CCS Transportation Department
• •Must meet WIAA compliance requirements (see following)
• •Recommended: Previous playing or coaching experience (youth or middle school level preferred)

WIAA Compliance Requirements

• •Be employed by Crosspoint Christian Schools.
• •Be a high school graduate or have completed a graduation equivalency diploma (GED) program.
• •Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA-approved rule clinic for the sport being coached.
• •Hold a valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
• •Complete Concussion Recognition and Management with Return to Play Protocols Training (valid for three [3] years).
• •Complete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness and Training (valid for three [3] years).
• •Completion of a WIAA-approved Coaching Principles course (within the first three [3] years), with recertification every three (3) years thereafter.