Global Village Academy – Douglas County
Fall 2026 Season: August 17 – October
Global Village Academy – Douglas County is excited to continue building our Middle School Athletics Program! We are seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and student-centered coaches who believe athletics are an important extension of the school experience.
Our coaches are expected to create a positive, inclusive environment where student-athletes develop skills, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, responsibility, and pride in representing GVA-DC.
Boys Soccer
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Head Coach - $1,500 season stipend
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Assistant Coach - $750 season stipend
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Monday–Thursday commitment
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Practices/competitions begin at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Head and Assistant Coaches will work together to:
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Plan and conduct safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate practices.
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Teach sport-specific skills, rules, strategies, and fundamentals.
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Build a positive team culture centered on sportsmanship, teamwork, effort, and personal growth.
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Establish clear expectations for student-athlete behavior, attendance, and participation.
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Provide appropriate supervision of students during practices, games/meets, and team activities.
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Communicate regularly and professionally with student-athletes, families, school administration, and other coaches.
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Coordinate game/meet logistics and schedules with the school administration.
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Maintain accurate team rosters and attendance.
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Ensure equipment and facilities are used safely and responsibly.
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Follow all GVA-DC safety, emergency, student supervision, and athletic procedures.
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Model professionalism and positive behavior at all times.
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Represent GVA-DC and the Dragon community with pride.
Head Coaches serve as the primary leader for their program and are responsible for:
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Developing the overall practice and competition plan for the season.
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Providing leadership and direction to Assistant Coaches.
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Communicating team schedules, expectations, and updates to families.
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Coordinating with school administration regarding facilities, transportation, equipment, officials, and competition schedules.
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Ensuring student-athlete eligibility and required participation documentation are completed.
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Addressing team concerns promptly and communicating significant issues to administration.
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Promoting a culture in which every student-athlete feels welcomed, valued, challenged, and supported.
Preferred candidates will:
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Have experience participating in, coaching, or teaching the applicable sport.
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Enjoy working with middle school students.
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Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
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Maintain high expectations while building positive relationships with students.
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Understand that middle school athletics should emphasize skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, belonging, and growth.
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Be dependable and available for the required practice and competition schedule.
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Meet all school and applicable league requirements for coaches, including required background checks and training.
