Head Coach Soccer

Richmond, CA

Seasonal

Sports Coach/Athletics

Entry Level

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).

At Making Waves Academy, we don't just play the game—we build the future. Our athletic programs are designed to inspire leadership, foster teamwork, and drive academic excellence. As a Head Coach, you will be at the center of this mission, transforming potential into performance and shaping the next generation of student-athletes. You’ll create a competitive yet deeply supportive environment where sportsmanship and character matter just as much as the scoreboard.

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on our community, let’s win together.

What you’ll be doing...

As our Head Coach, you will mentor student-athletes, manage game-day logistics, and collaborate with the Athletic Director to ensure a seamless, high-impact athletic experience.

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.

What we’re looking for..

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!

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Join the Wave: Careers at Making Waves Academy

Welcome to the career page for Making Waves Academy (MWA), a free, public charter school in Richmond, California.

We are more than a school; we are a powerful system committed to rigorously preparing students with the education, career skills, and financial freedom needed to meet their goals and thrive.

If you are mission-driven and dedicated to closing the achievement gap, you belong on our team.

Why MWA is an Exceptional Place to Work

Our culture and integrated model ensure you can make the deepest possible impact while building your own thriving career:

Life-Changing Impact: Work directly with students who achieve phenomenal results. We boast a 100% A-G completion rate and a college graduation rate of 76% (far surpassing national peers).

Growth-Oriented Culture: We invest in your development through dedicated professional learning and collaborative structures. You'll find a supportive, diverse team culture committed to continuous improvement.

Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary scale and comprehensive benefits, recognizing the excellence and dedication required to achieve our extraordinary mission.

Ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of our Wave-Makers? Explore our open positions below!

Head Coach Soccer

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on our community, let’s win together.

What you’ll be doing...

As our Head Coach, you will mentor student-athletes, manage game-day logistics, and collaborate with the Athletic Director to ensure a seamless, high-impact athletic experience.

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.

What we’re looking for..

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.

Apply for this position

Join the Wave: Careers at Making Waves Academy

Welcome to the career page for Making Waves Academy (MWA), a free, public charter school in Richmond, California.

We are more than a school; we are a powerful system committed to rigorously preparing students with the education, career skills, and financial freedom needed to meet their goals and thrive.

If you are mission-driven and dedicated to closing the achievement gap, you belong on our team.

Why MWA is an Exceptional Place to Work

Our culture and integrated model ensure you can make the deepest possible impact while building your own thriving career:

Life-Changing Impact: Work directly with students who achieve phenomenal results. We boast a 100% A-G completion rate and a college graduation rate of 76% (far surpassing national peers).

Growth-Oriented Culture: We invest in your development through dedicated professional learning and collaborative structures. You'll find a supportive, diverse team culture committed to continuous improvement.

Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary scale and comprehensive benefits, recognizing the excellence and dedication required to achieve our extraordinary mission.

Ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of our Wave-Makers? Explore our open positions below!

Head Coach Soccer

If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on our community, let’s win together.

What you’ll be doing...

As our Head Coach, you will mentor student-athletes, manage game-day logistics, and collaborate with the Athletic Director to ensure a seamless, high-impact athletic experience.

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.

What we’re looking for..

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.

Apply for this position

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.

CIF-approved coaching education certificate. Current First Aid & CPR / AED certification.

Ability to pass a criminal background check via Live Scan (fingerprints) and a standard Tuberculosis (TB) screen.