HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT MEN'S SOCCER COACH

Seeking an assistant coach for the Men’s Soccer program for the 2026-2027 school year at Liberty Common High School in Fort Collins, Colorado – a Poudre School District charter school. LCHS is Northern Colorado's clearest path to college delivering a college-preparatory, classically-oriented, liberal-arts curriculum in a small-school environment. The school currently enrolls approximately 1600 students in grades K-12, and competes at the 2A level in CHSAA as a member of the Patriot League.

The assistant soccer coach reports directly to the head coach and athletic director and has the primary responsibility for planning, training, and coordination for high-school student-athletes, in cooperation with the coaching staff. Applicants should be dedicated to providing the best student-athlete experience. The successful candidate will be committed to the mission and goals of Liberty Common High School and follow all CHSAA procedures and policies.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Stipend, Exempt 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Part-time 

WORK HOURS: Varies 

PAY RANGE: $2,400

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director 

REVISION DATE: June 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma; associates degree or greater is preferred.
• Experience working with K-12 students preferred.

Job Duties:

• Working with student-athletes to develop skills, knowledge, and virtues in soccer.
• Communicating with parents, officials, athletes, and coaches.
• Working with coaching staff to implement training and game plans.

 Job Requirements: 

• Technically knowledgeable of soccer and experience working with student-athletes.
• Experience scheduling, planning, and coordinating activities for a wide range of constituents.
• A proven, verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administration.
• Full background check required for hire.
• CPR and first aid certified or able to obtain upon hire.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to move safely in athletic workspaces;
• The ability to lift 30 pounds or more when needed.

 Compensation:

• Starting at $2,400 (possibly higher based on background, experience, and/or institutional alignment).
• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA retirement account.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.

EEO STATEMENT
Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.

Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

At-Will Employment:

All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner, Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects of employment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement, discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training. 

Additional Duties:

Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice with direction from Liberty Common School. 

For more information about Liberty Common School, see www.libertycommon.org.

A complete application includes no less than the following: 

1. Letter of application 

2. Resume (including three references)

3. Statement of coaching philosophy 

This job posting will remain open until positions are filled. 

Apply to: 

Mr. Frank Russel, LCHS Athletic Director

Liberty Common High School

2745 Minnesota Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Email: [email protected]

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