Job Description:

Boston University Academy is seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our girls' soccer program as an Assistant Coach. As the Assistant Coach, you will work closely with the Head Coach to support all aspects of the team's development, including practices, games, and player growth.

Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of regular practice sessions to enhance players' technical abilities, teamwork, and understanding of the game.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach to develop effective game strategies and ensure their implementation during matches.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to players to aid in their individual skill development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.
• Assist in coordinating with other coaches and staff members to ensure effective communication and coordination within the girls' soccer program and the overall athletic department.

Season Schedule:

• The girls' soccer season will run from August 28th to November 3rd.
• The expected weekly commitment for the Assistant Girls Soccer Coach is approximately 10-12 hours.
• Practices are held from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM on weekdays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To apply, please send a resume to to David Stone (athletic director) stoneyd@bu.edu and Olivia Hartman (assistant athletic director) Ohartman@bu.edu.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a soccer coach or player preferred.
• Solid understanding of soccer strategies, techniques, and rules.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with student-athletes, parents, and school administrators.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate practices and games.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of background check upon job offer.

About Boston University Academy

Founded in 1993, Boston University Academy (BUA) is an academically rigorous independent day school located on the Boston University campus. BUA is the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university, offering a distinctive curriculum to students in grades nine through twelve. BUA provides students with an unparalleled college preparatory program that combines liberal arts coursework with classes at Boston University. At BUA, students’ zeal for learning takes them as far as they are capable. Small class sizes and close relationships with faculty allow students to pursue their passions and nurture their talents. In eleventh and twelfth grade, students regularly complete up to 12 courses (equivalent to approximately 48 college credits) from the University’s undergraduate curriculum. BUA students in good academic and disciplinary standing gain automatic admission to Boston University. The school’s 202 students come from 55 cities and towns in the Greater Boston area. BUA’s Mission: In our caring high-school community, students who love learning are challenged to think critically and read deeply, and to explore adventurously the wider world of learning at Boston University.

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