Position Summary:

The Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach is responsible for building a competitive and inclusive soccer program that reflects the values of GVR Athletics. This leader will oversee all aspects of the high school boys soccer team, emphasizing athletic skill, personal discipline, and academic accountability.

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: 10/31/25

Stipend Amount: $2,500

Core Responsibilities:

Program Leadership

• Create and implement a clear vision and culture for the boys soccer program aligned with the athletic department’s mission and values.
• Lead all facets of the program, including tryouts, training sessions, game strategy, and program management.
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise assistant and JV coaches to ensure alignment and consistency across teams.

Athlete Development

• Provide intentional coaching focused on both individual growth and team performance.
• Promote academic achievement, monitoring player eligibility and supporting academic goals.
• Teach and model sportsmanship, respect, and discipline in all interactions.

Communication & Community

• Serve as a role model and mentor to student-athletes.
• Communicate consistently and professionally with athletes, families, and school staff.
• Support community-building efforts through outreach, events, and collaboration with families and staff.

Operations & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with DSST, CHSAA, and league policies.
• Coordinate logistics for practices, games, uniforms, and transportation with the Athletic Department.
• Maintain required documentation such as rosters, eligibility forms, and physicals.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience coaching soccer (head coach or assistant at the high school or club level preferred).
• Deep understanding of the game and ability to teach fundamental and advanced skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for working with high school students in a diverse, equity-centered environment.
• Must meet CHSAA and DSST coaching requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Preferred Traits:

• A commitment to student development that prioritizes character, discipline, and academic success.
• High standards of accountability for self and players.
• Alignment with the GVR Athletics goals to graduate and promote student-athletes, win championships, develop character, and foster collaboration and community pride.

WHO WE ARE

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500+ students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. 

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here. 

WHY JOIN DSST?

At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition. 

• Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.

• Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11+ weeks off per year + paid PTO (from Day 1!)

• Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:

  • DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute. 

  • Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus. 

  • Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here. 

• And more!

DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM

Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired! 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.