Head Coach Soccer in Richmond, California at Making Waves Academy

Competitive Pay: $23.00 per hour

Seasonal / Temporary: November – March

Part-time: Approx. 15 hours per week (afternoons, evenings, and some weekends to accommodate game and practice schedules).

Location: Conveniently located on-site in Richmond, CA (with occasional travel for away games).

• Design and execute dynamic practice plans focused on fundamental skills, strategy, and conditioning.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to unlock individual and team performance.
• Adapt your coaching style to meet diverse learning styles and skill levels.
• ​​​​​​​Lead the team during games, modeling flawless sportsmanship and positive behavior for players, officials, and fans.
• ​​​​​​​Supervise and align junior varsity (JV) and assistant coaches with overall program goals.
• ​​​​​​​Partner with the Athletic Director to manage league schedules, equipment, uniforms, and facility prep.
• ​​​​​​​Foster a supportive team culture rooted in respect, discipline, and academic achievement.

• High school diploma / GED and 3+ years of high school coaching experience OR experience coaching community youth sports OR prior participation in organized competitive athletics (high school level or above).
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​CIF-approved coaching education certificate. Current First Aid & CPR / AED certification.
• Ability to lift and move team equipment bags, water coolers, and training gear (up to 40 lbs); agility to move quickly across gyms, turf, and fields; and stamina to sustain high energy during outdoor afternoon practices and evening games.
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Ability to pass a criminal background check via Live Scan (fingerprints) and a standard Tuberculosis (TB) screen.

Ready to coach? Apply today and help our students make waves!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.