Lakeside School, an independent 5-12 coeducational day school located in North Seattle is currently recruiting a Boys Head JV Soccer Coach. The season is scheduled to begin Monday, April 19, 2021 and concludes at the latest on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the competitive season could be altered. Required orientation meetings will occur in early April and will be virtual in the evenings.  

Responsibilities
This coach, reporting to the boys soccer program head, will join an athletics program that includes 23 varsity teams, most of which have both sub-varsity and middle-school counterparts. The boys soccer program supports a varsity and JV team as well as several teams at the Middle School (fall season). This coach will be responsible for coaching duties with their team, as well as other program-wide duties as assigned by the boys soccer program head. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Compliance with all Lakeside School, Metro League and WIAA policies and procedures;
2. Commitment to providing supports, messaging, actions, and opportunities to a diverse student body who come to school with different and evolving lived experiences and levels of preparation as athletes.
3.  Supervision and instruction of student-athletes during team activities;
4. Maintenance and inventory of team equipment and apparel;
5. Attendance at required program and interscholastic athletics program meetings;
6. Support of multi-sport participation for student-athletes;
7. Promotion of balanced achievement in all areas of school life for student-athletes.

Requirements and Qualifications 

1. At least 25 years of age, with a clean driving record preferred.
2. Availability for all practices and competitions from 3pm daily during their coaching season with availability on weekends as required.
3. Experience coaching soccer at the club, middle school, high school or college level is preferred.
4. Demonstration of cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the culture lenses they bring to interactions. 
5. An understanding of different perspectives, the ability to interact respectfully with cultures other than their own, and ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with people who have different cultural frameworks. 
6. Candidates must satisfactorily complete two criminal background checks and possess (or obtain) a current First Aid and CPR certification prior to the start of their season.

Compensation
We offer a stipend schedule that compares favorably with peer schools and clubs both locally and nationally. Coaching stipends are paid in monthly installments during the primary competition seasons. Other benefits include Lakeside Athletics apparel and access to funds for professional development. Questions about this position may be directed to the boys soccer program head Mark Szabo.