Varsity Assistant Soccer Coach (Lead Assistant- Girls)

Varsity Assistant Soccer Coach (Lead Assistant- Girls)

 Location: Carolina Day School – Asheville, NC
 Department: Athletics
 Employment Type: Part-Time/Seasonal (Spring Sports Season)

Carolina Day School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Varsity Assistant Soccer Coach (Lead Assistant) to join our athletics team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Coach to support and enhance all aspects of the Girls Soccer program, with a focus on strategy, player development, and program culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the game of soccer and values building meaningful relationships with student-athletes. This Coach will play a key role in shaping the daily execution and long-term vision of the program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head Coach to implement strategies, analyze opponents, and contribute to both individual and team development
• Lead portions of practices, including skill-specific drills, team segments, and offensive/defensive installations
• Provide strategic insights and adjustments during games and contribute actively during timeouts.
• Assist in scouting opponents and leading film sessions as assigned
• Support student-athlete recruitment, retention, and overall team engagement
• Participate in daily practice planning and contribute to the broader goals of program development

Qualifications:

• Previous coaching experience or high-level playing experience at the high school or collegiate level required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to connect with and motivate student-athletes
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a team-oriented coaching staff
• Passion for the game of soccer and a strong commitment to character development
• High energy, positive attitude, and a growth mindset

Desired Qualities:

• A coach who values relationship-building as a core element of coaching
• Vision-driven and capable of helping chart a path toward long-term program goals
• Enthusiastic about mentoring young athletes and fostering a positive, high-energy team environment
• Committed to using soccer as a platform for personal, academic, and athletic development

To Apply:
 Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and at least two professional references 

Stipend position only. 

 Americans with Disability Act Specifications:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.