Durham Academy·Durham, North Carolina
The coach is responsible for planning and executing soccer practices, coordinating team selection, and developing game strategies. Additionally, they must supervise student-athletes and drive a mini-bus to all road games.
Durham Academy is accepting applications for a part-time Middle School Boys Soccer Coach. The season runs from approximately mid-August through Mid-October.
Ideal candidates will have prior coaching experience and hold either a USSF coaching license or a USYS National Youth Diploma. Candidates should expect a regular weekday commitment at practices that typically run from 3:30-5:00 p.m. along with two-three games per week with most road games not being more than 45 minutes away from Durham Academy.
Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,267 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses.
The purpose of a Durham Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life.
DA’s Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement.
Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).
Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Diversity, Equity and Engagement Mission Statement
Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DA’s commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here.
(Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)
Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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This position will remain open until filled.
Ideal candidates should have prior coaching experience and hold a USSF coaching license or a USYS National Youth Diploma. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a school community are required.
Market context
Middle school boys soccer coaching roles in North Carolina often draw interest from schools looking for coaches who can support student-athletes, manage practices, and work well within the school community. Competition can be stronger for candidates with prior coaching experience and recognized credentials such as a USSF coaching license or USYS National Youth Diploma, plus strong communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, and confirm the school’s expectations for season duties, eligibility, and community involvement before applying.