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Director of Soccer
Posted: Sep. 26, 2025
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Coaching Position Summary:
Girls Preparatory School seeks a Director of Soccer beginning the 2026-27 school year to provide visionary leadership, strategic oversight, and day-to-day management of the school’s 6th–12th grade soccer program. The Director of Soccer is responsible for building and sustaining a program that reflects the mission and values of GPS while ensuring a competitive and enriching experience for student-athletes. This role will collaborate closely with athletics staff, school leadership, and families to foster a culture of excellence, sportsmanship, and community.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Vision:
Develop and implement a comprehensive program philosophy that aligns with the GPS mission, values, and overall athletics strategic plan.
Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that is vertically aligned across middle and upper school levels.
Coaching & Staff Management:
Recruit, hire, supervise, and mentor coaching staff across all levels of the 6th through 12th grade soccer program.
Ensure ongoing professional development and accountability for coaches.
Scheduling & Program Operations:
Oversee the coordination of practice and game schedules in collaboration with the Athletics Department.
Manage facility use to ensure equitable access for all athletic programs.
Coordinate travel, officials, and game-day operations.
Athlete Recruitment & Retention:
Recruit and retain mission-appropriate student-athletes who reflect the values and standards of GPS.
Build relationships with local youth soccer programs and community partners to develop a pipeline of future GPS athletes.
Communication & Community Engagement:
Serve as the primary point of contact for the soccer program, ensuring timely and consistent communication with athletes, families, and school staff.
Partner with the Athletics Department to promote the program through marketing, social media, and community events.
Equipment & Uniform Management:
Oversee ordering, distribution, and maintenance of uniforms, gear, and equipment.
Ensure adherence to school branding and uniform standards.
Compliance & Student-Athlete Support:
Ensure the program complies with TSSAA and NFHS regulations, school policies, and safety standards.
Support student-athletes in balancing academic and athletic commitments.
Encourage leadership, sportsmanship, and personal growth among players.
Support student-athletes through the college recruitment process, providing guidance and resources to pursue opportunities at the next level.
Support the “whole girl” by fostering confidence, resilience, and holistic development both on and off the field.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Significant coaching and leadership experience within competitive soccer programs, preferably at the high school or collegiate level.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor coaching staff.
Commitment to the mission and values of an all-girls independent school environment.
Girls Preparatory School is committed to employing only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at the position link.
About Girls Preparatory School:
The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program.
GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world.
Faculty support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.
It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
All employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.