Soccer Goalkeeping Coach

The Agnes Irwin School, an all-girls' Pre-K through 12th grade independent school in the Philadelphia suburbs, is committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of girls and young women. Providing its students with a rigorous academic education, AIS is dedicated to developing each student's highest potential in intellect, character, and physical well-being. 

Currently, The Agnes Irwin School is seeking a part-time Soccer Goalkeeping Coach, beginning August 19, 2024. This position will be responsible for developing soccer goalkeepers in the middle and upper school soccer programs under the direction of the Varsity Soccer Coach and Athletic Director. Successful candidates will be committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of students through the mission the mission of The Agnes Irwin School and its Core Values of Strive for Excellence, Lead with Character, Nurture Passions and Wellbeing, Foster Trust and Community, and Respect and Celebrate All.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Experience teaching or coaching soccer goalkeepers; previous competitive soccer playing experience as a goalkeeper is preferred
• Experience teaching goalkeeping skills and strategies
• Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect
• Knowledge of appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of student-athletes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage relationships with administrators, student-athletes, and parents
• Ability to attend team practices and games
• PA Child Abuse History Certification, PA State Criminal Record Check, and FBI Fingerprints are required and must be less than one year old. 
• Must possess or obtain prior to start of season current First Aid and CPR certification 

The ideal candidate: 

• Embraces the Agnes Irwin School’s mission to empower each girl to learn, lead, and live a legacy, and is committed to the ethos of girls’ education
• Will immerse themselves in the life of the school and share their talents
• Commits to continued development of cultural competency and necessary skills to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrates a dedication to continuous growth and development in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and commits to our DEIB Philosophy at Agnes Irwin
• Is willing to engage across difference with empathy and understanding
• Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team.

The Agnes Irwin School does not discriminate in any term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law.