St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of

Head Middle School Boys Soccer Coach for the 2025 fall season.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

Position Begins: August 25, 2025
Status: Seasonal
Department: Middle School Athletics
Salary Range: $2,500- $3,500 based on experience

Description:
A successful candidate will create a competitive experience while remaining inclusive and committed to fostering belonging for ALL team members, regardless of experience. At SPA, we see athletics as an extension of the classroom and a vital part of the full Middle School student experience at SPA. Our teams offer a developmentally appropriate atmosphere for student-athletes to grow socially, emotionally, and physically through participation and competition.

The season begins August 25th, 2025. Practices will be Monday through Thursday from 3:00-4:30 p.m., with one or two games per week. Games are on Saturday mornings. Coaches will serve as mentors and positive role models for students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Our coaches will demonstrate organizational skills in practices and games, effective communication skills, teach and develop essential skills necessary for the sport, display positive game conduct, and develop players’ ability to work together as a team. SPA coaches will be required to fulfill the Middle School Athletics philosophy and the program vision as developed by the Upper School varsity head coach.

Please submit the following information with your application to be considered: cover letter and resume

St. Paul Academy and Summit School is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Ensure the soccer culture reflects the “Spartan Way” - Integrity, Excellence, and Passion, and the student athletes reflect the values of SPA athletics.

2. Create a positive environment that promotes team excellence - “We Before Me”

3. Work closely with the MS Athletic Director on scheduling and team guidelines/logistics

4. Partnering with the Varsity Coaching Staff on implementing relevant practice plans and coaching strategies to support the mission and vision for the SPA soccer program

5. Implement well-organized and structured practices and work to provide playing opportunities for all players in every contest

6. Work with the athletics administrative assistant in scheduling transportation

7. Maintain accurate records and other required paperwork (rosters, schedules, and game results)

8. Provide effective supervision and evaluation of all players and regular communication via emails and Team Snap application

9. Create a rapport with the student-athletes and their families

10. Effective cross-cultural communication skills. Able to operate effectively in diverse environments and interact successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds in a friendly and professional manner.

11. Recognize the contributions of all; impressing upon the athletes and parents that their efforts are valued, while creating a positive team culture

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.