Assistant Girls Soccer Coach Stipend 2026-2027

Assistant Girls Soccer Coach Stipend 2026-2027 La Joya Independent School District La Joya High School - La Joya, Texas This job is also posted in La Joya Independent School District Job Details

Job ID:

5681912

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Position:

Assistant Girls Soccer Coach

Wage/Hour Status:

Exempt Reports to: Principal / Athletic Coordinator / Head Girls Soccer Coach / Executive Director of Athletics

Pay Grade:

Coaching Stipend Dept./

School:

La Joya High School

Initiated Date:

March 2026 POSITION SUMMARY La Joya ISD seeks a dependable and committed Assistant Girls Soccer Coach to support the Head Girls Soccer Coach in the organization, supervision, safety, and development of the girls soccer program at La Joya High School. This position is intended for a current staff member who will assist with coaching responsibilities while supporting the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes. The Assistant Girls Soccer Coach will help teach soccer fundamentals, promote discipline and teamwork, assist with practices and games, and support the overall vision and expectations established by the Head Coach, campus administration, and La Joya ISD Athletic Department.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Head Girls Soccer Coach in implementing the La Joya High School girls soccer program. Assist with daily practices, skill development, conditioning, tactical instruction, and game preparation. Help teach soccer fundamentals, including passing, receiving, dribbling, shooting, defending, spacing, movement, communication, and ball control. Support student-athlete development in individual skills, team concepts, fitness, discipline, confidence, and competitive readiness. Assist with warm-ups, cool-downs, stretching, recovery routines, and practice organization. Help monitor student-athlete attendance, effort, behavior, academic progress, and UIL eligibility. Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices, games, travel, and team activities. Assist with game preparation, equipment, uniforms, field setup, substitutions, statistics, transportation, and team organization. Reinforce program expectations established by the Head Girls Soccer Coach. Promote discipline, teamwork, accountability, sportsmanship, effort, and pride in La Joya High School and La Joya ISD. Maintain positive and professional communication with students, parents, staff, and coaches. Support campus and district athletic department expectations.

SOCCER PROGRAM SUPPORT

Assist in developing proper soccer technique and game understanding. Help student-athletes improve footwork, first touch, passing accuracy, possession, finishing, defending, conditioning, and tactical awareness. Support beginner and developing players through patient instruction, repetition, and encouragement. Reinforce safe play, proper use of equipment, and respect for officials, opponents, teammates, and coaches. Assist with equipment management, including balls, cones, goals, nets, pinnies, uniforms, first-aid supplies, and team materials. Support student-athletes with goal setting, role understanding, game preparation, and team expectations. Assist with tracking attendance, performance, fitness, academic eligibility, and player development. Support team-building activities and student leadership within the program. Encourage participation, commitment, and year-round athletic development when applicable. Support sub-varsity and feeder program alignment as directed by the Head Girls Soccer Coach.

COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY

Maintain current CPR, AED, First Aid, and UIL-required certifications. Follow all UIL, TEA, district, campus, and athletic department policies. Ensure student-athletes are supervised at all times during practices, games, and travel. Monitor field safety, hydration, weather conditions, equipment condition, and student well-being. Report injuries, incidents, safety concerns, or discipline issues to the Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator in a timely manner. Follow emergency action procedures and district safety expectations. Maintain professional boundaries with student-athletes at all times. Promote safe, age-appropriate soccer development and discourage unsafe play.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current La Joya ISD employee preferred. Valid Texas Teaching Certificate or appropriate employment status with the district. Knowledge of soccer fundamentals preferred. Coaching experience preferred but not required. Ability to work under the direction of the Head Girls Soccer Coach. Strong communication, organization, and supervision skills. Commitment to student safety, academic success, and athletic development.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands Maintain emotional control under stress. Communicate effectively with students, parents, coaches, and staff. Follow directions and support the Head Coach's program expectations. Monitor student safety and make sound decisions during practices, games, and travel. Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, jogging, bending, lifting, and movement during practices and games. Ability to assist with soccer drills, conditioning, equipment setup, and field organization. Exposure to outdoor environments, heat, humidity, cold, rain, wind, and athletic facilities. Extended hours including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, games, tournaments, and travel.

POSITION WORKING DAYS

187 Days + Extended Days for Coaching Duties

Position Type:

Stipend / Supplemental Coaching Assignment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this coaching role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to revise the role description or require additional responsibilities when the needs of the district change.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required