Fugees Family·Atlanta, Georgia
Plan and lead effective soccer practices and games while teaching fundamentals, teamwork, and leadership to students in grades 6-12. Supervise student-athletes and maintain a safe, inclusive environment in compliance with school policies.
Advancing Educational Justice for Refugee and Immigrant Youth Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School (GFACS) is collecting applications for a Soccer Coach serving 6th-12th Grade who possess an unwavering commitment to the Fugees Family, Inc. mission and the willingness to go above & beyond to meet the needs of students, families, and staff.
Reporting to the School Leader, this is a 10-month, exempt position.
Our program begins with middle-school-level; however, our instructional scope begins with Kindergarten-level material.
Most Fugees Academy students begin middle school performing well below grade level.
Key Responsibilities Plan and lead effective soccer practices and games.
Teach soccer fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and team activities.
Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive team environment.
Communicate with students, parents, and school staff.
Ensure compliance with school and athletic policies.
Maintain equipment and assist with program administration as needed.
Employee Expectations Excellent command of the English language with a passion for supporting expressive language in non-native speakers A strong sense of loving accountability and individual and collective responsibility Believe that all students are capable of academic achievement Commit to building deep, authentic relationships with students and families Duties and expectations are carried out in a positive, productive, accurate, and punctual/on-time manner Be receptive to coaching, mentoring, feedback, and performance evaluations for purposes of professional growth and development Essential Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
Previous soccer coaching or competitive playing experience.
Knowledge of soccer rules, skills, and game strategies.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends.
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
Successful completion of required background checks.
Who We Are / Our Purpose Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School (Fugees Academy), is on a mission to advance educational justice for refugee students and English Language Learners.
Our school model addresses a pressing need not currently met by traditional public education systems – the education of newcomer (refugee and immigrant) students in an environment where their unique identities and needs are welcomed and understood.
Our Approach / Design Principles Built around the values, structures, and shared experience of soccer, the Fugees approach is defined by a unifying commitment to working together as a team.
On and off the field, Fugees teammates support each other to address challenges, take collective and individual responsibility and realize success together.
These Design Principles are reflected in every aspect of our school model.
Fugees is an intentionally small and nurturing environment in order to build deep community and relationships. All students are known on a personal level by teachers, staff, leadership, and other students.
Mind,
Body,
Character: Expression, movement, and the visual and performing arts are as important as academics to overall growth and development. Social-emotional learning, character and student well-being are seen as essential to success on and off the field.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes the following: Benefits provided through the State of Georgia’s State Health Benefit Plan Specific medical, dental, and vision plans covered 100% for employees and 50% for eligible dependents Generous employer contribution towards the employee’s retirement plan as part of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia Paid holidays and days off Paid family leave and backup care reimbursement Working for a mission-driven organization doing impactful work A fun, collaborative, and balanced culture Equal Opportunity Employer Fugees Family, Inc. and Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encouraging applications from those with refugee and/or immigrant backgrounds. Perseverance | Respect | Integrity | Dedication | Excellence www.gfacs.org | www.fugeesfamily.org
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a college degree preferred and previous soccer coaching or competitive playing experience. Must possess strong leadership skills and be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
Market context
In Georgia, school soccer coaching openings often draw interest from candidates with prior coaching or competitive playing experience, and districts may prefer applicants with a college degree and current CPR/First Aid readiness. These roles can be competitive because leadership, player development, and school culture fit all matter alongside the basic credential requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification plan and highlight coaching examples that show team leadership.
