Varsity Girls Soccer Assistant Coach… at Polytechnic… · Pasadena

ABOUT POLY

Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as “many arts” is reflected in the school’s ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others.

Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students, nearly 65% of whom identify as Students of Color, are seen, heard, and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, students, faculty, and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves, each other, and our ever-changing world.

Within our community of care, Poly students build the confidence and capacity to think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty, Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful, purposeful lives.

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The Role

The Varsity Girls Soccer program is seeking an Assistant Coach to develop our goalkeepers. You'll work alongside the head coach to run training sessions, support game-day operations, and build a goalkeeping culture that is technical, confident, and resilient. You'll be the primary point person for our keepers while contributing to the team as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Design and run goalkeeper-specific training, including shot-stopping, footwork, positioning, distribution, crosses, 1v1s, and communication
• Coach goalkeepers during matches and provide feedback before, during, and after games
• Support the head coach with practice planning, team training, scouting, and game-day logistics
• Help develop a pipeline of keepers across the program, including JV and any returning or developing players
• Track goalkeeper performance and share constructive feedback with players
• Model sportsmanship, respect, and positive communication with players, families, officials, and opposing teams
• Follow school, league, and CIF Southern Section policies, including safety, communication, and student-athlete welfare protocols
• Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment;
• Willingness to take on other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience playing or coaching goalkeeper at the high school, club, collegiate, or professional level
• Strong knowledge of modern goalkeeping technique and training methods
• Ability to connect with and motivate high school student-athletes
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A coaching license or certification (such as a goalkeeping or NSCAA/United Soccer Coaches credential) is preferred, not required
• Must complete required background screening and pre-hire requirements, and hold or obtain current CPR/First Aid certification and any mandated coach education [confirm requirements]
• Demonstrated experience creating inclusive learning environments and opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.