Cristo Rey Orlando High School·Orange County, Florida
Lead all aspects of the JV boys soccer program, including practices, games, and conditioning. Focus on player development and fostering a culture aligned with the school's Catholic values and mission.
About Cristo Rey Network The Cristo Rey Network of 41 high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources, uniquely integrating rigorous academic curricula with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. Cristo Rey partners with educators, businesses and communities to enable students to fulfill their aspirations for a lifetime of success: students are two times more likely to complete a bachelor's degree by age 24, compared to the total U.S. low-income population.
Cristo Rey Orlando High School is located in Orlando, FL, and is part of the national Cristo Rey Network. The school opened its doors to its inaugural freshmen class in the fall of 2025. Like all Cristo Rey schools, it is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for students of all faiths from families of limited financial means. The school is co-educational and serves students of diverse backgrounds. We help our students grow intellectually, academically, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and morally. Our aspiration is that all our students graduate from high school and college and become the future leaders in our churches, institutions, businesses, nonprofits, and the community at large.
Cristo Rey Orlando will prepare students to excel in college, in career, and in character. Our college-prep curriculum, Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), and faith-based education combine to give students a unique experience and an affordable option for high-quality education.
Who You Are You are a mission-driven coach and mentor who is passionate about developing student-athletes both on and off the field of play.
You believe athletics are a powerful vehicle for teaching discipline, teamwork, leadership, and character.
You enjoy building programs from the ground up and take pride in establishing strong foundations, meaningful traditions, and a positive team culture.
You are an effective teacher of fundamentals and life skills, leading with integrity, patience, and consistency.
You communicate clearly with students, families, and school partners, and you collaborate closely with the Athletic Director to support the growth and success of the athletics program.
You embrace the Catholic mission and values of Cristo Rey Orlando and model sportsmanship, respect, and service in all that you do.
This Role Cristo Rey Orlando High School is seeking a mission-driven Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach who plays a vital role in shaping student-athletes as leaders on and off the field. As this is the school’s founding year for athletics, the coach will also have the unique opportunity to build and establish the soccer program from its beginning. The coach will focus on player development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fostering a culture that reflects the school’s Catholic values and mission.
Leading all aspects of the JV soccer program, including practices, games, and conditioning. Teaching fundamentals of soccer, teamwork, and leadership in alignment with the mission of Cristo Rey Orlando. Promoting good sportsmanship, discipline, and respect among athletes. Ensuring the safety and well-being of all student-athletes at practices and games. Collaborating with the Athletic Director to establish program structure, traditions, and goals in this founding year. Coordinating with the Athletic Director regarding scheduling, uniforms, transportation, and facilities. Communicating consistently with players, families, and school staff. Supporting the development of players to be ready for varsity competition.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Athletic Director.
Required Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. The requirements below represent knowledge, skills, and/or ability:
Preferred Experience and Skills Previous high school or club coaching experience. Knowledge of FHSAA rules and regulations. CPR/First Aid certification. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
If you have the requested background and a passion for the mission, we invite you to apply. Applications will be accepted until the successful candidate is found. This position will ideally start in October 2026 and work through February 2026.
This is a seasonal, part-time position.
Compensation is provided as a seasonal stipend of up to $3,000, commensurate with experience.
The stipend will be distributed in equal installments according to the organization’s payroll schedule.
This position is not eligible for health or other comprehensive benefits; however, employees are eligible to participate in the organization’s 403(b) retirement plan in accordance with plan guidelines.
Applicants should be prepared to provide professional references upon request.
To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter and resume with the links provided at: https://cristoreyorlandohs.bamboohr.com/careers
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
Cristo Rey Orlando High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment, unless a particular status protected by federal, state, or local laws contradict the deeply held religious convictions of the School or the Church. Please note: Sponsorship for employment authorization is not available for this role.
This employer participates in E-Verify.
Requires prior soccer coaching or competitive playing experience and a commitment to the school's Catholic identity. Ability to work evenings and weekends during the season is mandatory.
Market context
In Florida, JV boys soccer head coach roles often draw interest from candidates with prior coaching or competitive playing experience, especially when schools want someone aligned with a Catholic school environment. These positions can be competitive because availability for evenings and weekends during the season is required, and the role may be part of a broader athletics program. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the school’s expectations for schedule, faith commitment, and the 403(b) retirement plan before applying.
