Girls Soccer Associate Head Coach

Position Summary

Benilde-St. Margaret’s is seeking a Girls Soccer Associate Head Coach to work alongside the head coach in leading and developing our program. This position carries significant responsibility for practice planning, player development, game preparation, and program coordination.

We seek a collaborative leader who combines strong soccer knowledge with clear communication, organization, and a commitment to helping student-athletes grow as competitors, teammates, and people.

Leadership Expectations

The associate head coach will help establish consistent expectations across all levels of the program, support the coaching staff, and build positive relationships with athletes and families. Working in partnership with the head coach, this individual will take ownership of assigned responsibilities and help create a welcoming, accountable, and competitive team environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the head coach to plan and lead practices, teach technical and tactical skills, and develop individual players.
• Help organize tryouts, evaluate players, and determine team placement.
• Contribute to game strategy, opponent scouting, film analysis, warm-ups, and in-game adjustments.
• Support assistant and lower-level coaches to maintain consistency in player development and program expectations.
• Lead team and individual meetings, providing clear expectations and constructive feedback.
• Communicate proactively with athletes, families, and the Athletics & Activities Department, using BSM’s designated communication platforms.
• Coordinate assigned scheduling, equipment, uniform distribution, inventory, and game logistics.
• Promote sportsmanship, academic responsibility, student well-being, and adherence to BSM and MSHSL requirements.
• Assist with preseason planning, postseason evaluation, and permitted offseason programming.

Required:

•  Experience coaching or playing competitive soccer at the high school, collegiate, or higher level.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead practices and support athletes with varying skill levels.
• Commitment to a positive student-athlete experience while maintaining competitive expectations.
• Willingness to work collaboratively within an established program.
• Support for BSM’s Catholic mission and values.

Preferred:

• High school or collegiate coaching experience.
• Experience mentoring coaches and coordinating program responsibilities.
• Familiarity with MSHSL rules and Minnesota high school soccer.

The selected candidate must complete all required BSM hiring, background-check, Safe Environment, and coaching requirements before working with student-athletes.

Submit your résumé to:

Matt Pryor

Director of Athletics & Activities mpryor@bsmschool.org

Applications will be reviewed as received.