At The Speyer Legacy School, students are inspired to be intellectually curious and passionate. They realize their full potential as accelerated learners in a collaborative community that is committed to ethical values and action. Speyer students learn with like-minded classmates and are guided by academically fearless teachers who share and nourish their enthusiasm for knowledge and inquiry. 

The Speyer Legacy School is seeking qualified coaches at all levels of Middle School (Grade 5-8) for the 2022-2023 school year. Sports include: Mixed Soccer, Girls Volleyball, and Girls and Boys Basketball.

The candidate hired will join a dedicated coaching staff and will report to the Athletic Director. They will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to coach in support of the school’s mission and support of the athletic program. The ideal candidate possesses creative problem-solving skills, a sense of humor, a positive attitude toward change, and strong interpersonal skills that allow them to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

These positions are part-time, stipend positions that run for the fall and winter seasons. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and delivering age appropriate practices.
• Availability from approximately 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM on days when practice and/or games are held.
• Attend all afterschool events including practices and games.
• Manage equipment for the specific team.
• Develop a quality program that includes teaching relevant skills, strategy, and tactics.
• Communicate regularly with parents and athletes in regards to schedule, sportsmanship, and team ne
• Attend coaches meetings.
• All candidates must possess, or be able to obtain, First Aid/CPR/AED certifications before the start of the season.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Knowledge of sport specific related skills.
• Demonstrates an understanding of best practices as related to coaching.
• Previous playing or coaching is encouraged but not required.
• Creativity, flexibility, and innovation.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Provide student-athletes with quality instruction throughout the season.
• Assist students with gameplay feedback and instruction.

Application Information

To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page coaching philosophy statement, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “Part-Time Middle School Coach Position” in the subject line and indicate in your email which sport(s) you have interest in coaching (Mixed Soccer, Girls Volleyball, and/or Girls and Boys Basketball).

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.