The Girls' Middle School
Middle School Soccer Coach
The Girls' Middle School, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
NOTE: This is an hourly and seasonal position. Winter 1 season dates are October 21 to December 13, 2024.
The Girls’ Middle School
Imagine a school where each day is alive with learning and the spirit of adventure. Since its founding in 1998, The Girls’ Middle School (GMS) has been committed to progressive education and innovative programming, meeting the needs of a wide range of middle school students who make up our vibrant, inclusive community. GMS encourages girls to find their voices, take risks, and become self-reliant. Learn more about GMS:
www.girlsms.org
and
https://youtu.be/SatUBcjwkxA?feature=shared
*At GMS, “girls” refers to cis girls, trans girls, non-binary youth, gender non-conforming youth, gender queer youth, and any girl-identified youth.
Mission
The Girls’ Middle School educates girls at a crucial time in life. We create an inclusive environment where academic growth is nourished. A GMS girl discovers her strengths and expresses her voice while respecting the contributions of others.
Athletics at The Girls’ Middle School
The Girls’ Middle School is located in Palo Alto and is part of the independent school environment. Our after school sports program competes in the WBAL (West Bay Athletics League) with other independent schools. GMS is committed to inclusion and participation in all athletics programs. Any student, regardless of ability or experience, may play on the athletic teams. To accommodate the range of skills and abilities, we organize different levels of teams for all sports, including Varsity and Junior Varsity. At GMS, girls are encouraged to learn and play in a positive, encouraging, and fun atmosphere where they develop and build their technical, tactical, and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
Assist with tryouts and team configuration
Run two after-school practices per week
Create training plans
Attend all games (between six and eight games during the season)
Be available between 3:00 and 6:00 pm
Drive players from school to practice and meet locations using school vans
Supervise the team until all players have been picked up from practice/meets
Key Qualifications, Skills, & Qualities
Experience coaching soccer and an understanding of the fundamentals of the sport
Experience coaching youth
Prepare well-organized training plans
Available after school from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at least two weekdays per week
Punctual
Strong and clear communication skills
Work and collaborate well with youth and other coaches
Valid California driver’s license and a minimum of five years of driving experience
Good driving record to drive school vans is required
Will need to pass a background check, LiveScan, and TB (Tuberculosis) Risk Assessment
Equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the heart of our mission. The Girls’ Middle School was founded on the core belief that diverse and inclusive communities are strong communities. We are committed to creating a school culture that welcomes all aspects of each individual’s identity. We welcome applications from those with experience outside the educational field. We are actively seeking individuals who value equitable education and are committed to fostering an environment of belonging for our diverse student body.
The Girls’ Middle School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis.
The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. GMS does not support applications for work visas.
Compensation
$30 - $42 per hour depending on experience
Two 2-hour practices per week (schedule TBD - M/W or T/Th from 3:00 pm to 5:15 pm), supervise team members until all students are picked up, plus between six and eight games in the season.
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The Girls’ Middle School
Imagine a school where each day is alive with learning and the spirit of adventure. Since its founding in 1998, The Girls’ Middle School (GMS) has been committed to progressive education and innovative programming, meeting the needs of a wide range of middle school students who make up our vibrant, inclusive community. GMS encourages girls to find their voices, take risks, and become self-reliant. Learn more about GMS:
www.girlsms.org
and
https://youtu.be/SatUBcjwkxA?feature=shared
*At GMS, “girls” refers to cis girls, trans girls, non-binary youth, gender non-conforming youth, gender queer youth, and any girl-identified youth.
Mission
The Girls’ Middle School educates girls at a crucial time in life. We create an inclusive environment where academic growth is nourished. A GMS girl discovers her strengths and expresses her voice while respecting the contributions of others.
Athletics at The Girls’ Middle School
The Girls’ Middle School is located in Palo Alto and is part of the independent school environment. Our after school sports program competes in the WBAL (West Bay Athletics League) with other independent schools. GMS is committed to inclusion and participation in all athletics programs. Any student, regardless of ability or experience, may play on the athletic teams. To accommodate the range of skills and abilities, we organize different levels of teams for all sports, including Varsity and Junior Varsity. At GMS, girls are encouraged to learn and play in a positive, encouraging, and fun atmosphere where they develop and build their technical, tactical, and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
Assist with tryouts and team configuration
Run two after-school practices per week
Create training plans
Attend all games (between six and eight games during the season)
Be available between 3:00 and 6:00 pm
Drive players from school to practice and meet locations using school vans
Supervise the team until all players have been picked up from practice/meets
Key Qualifications, Skills, & Qualities
Experience coaching soccer and an understanding of the fundamentals of the sport
Experience coaching youth
Prepare well-organized training plans
Available after school from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at least two weekdays per week
Punctual
Strong and clear communication skills
Work and collaborate well with youth and other coaches
Valid California driver’s license and a minimum of five years of driving experience
Good driving record to drive school vans is required
Will need to pass a background check, LiveScan, and TB (Tuberculosis) Risk Assessment
Equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the heart of our mission. The Girls’ Middle School was founded on the core belief that diverse and inclusive communities are strong communities. We are committed to creating a school culture that welcomes all aspects of each individual’s identity. We welcome applications from those with experience outside the educational field. We are actively seeking individuals who value equitable education and are committed to fostering an environment of belonging for our diverse student body.
The Girls’ Middle School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis.
The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. GMS does not support applications for work visas.
Compensation
$30 - $42 per hour depending on experience
Two 2-hour practices per week (schedule TBD - M/W or T/Th from 3:00 pm to 5:15 pm), supervise team members until all students are picked up, plus between six and eight games in the season.
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