Boys' Varsity Soccer Coach

The Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach will lead and oversee all aspects of the varsity program, creating a culture that reflects the Academy’s values of integrity, respect, responsibility, and commitment. The coach will work collaboratively with the Athletic Director, faculty, families, and the broader community to build a program that develops student-athletes both on and off the field.

Develop and articulate a clear philosophy for the boys’ soccer program aligned with the Academy’s mission and values

Plan and conduct organized, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate practices

Foster a positive, disciplined, and growth-oriented team culture

Promote leadership, sportsmanship, and academic accountability among student-athletes

Support the vertical development of the program in collaboration with sub-varsity coaches and local youth programs

Communicate effectively with players, families, and school leadership

Model professionalism and integrity at all times

Ensure compliance with MPA regulations and school policies

Prior coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, or equivalent level

Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a positive team culture

Strong organizational and communication skills

Commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes

CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

CHRC authorization (or willingness to obtain)

The strongest candidates will:

Believe deeply in education-based athletics

Value long-term player and character development over short-term outcomes

Inspire confidence, accountability, and teamwork

Engage positively with families and the greater Erskine community

Take pride in representing the Academy with class and professionalism

Erskine Academy has a proud soccer tradition and a deeply supportive school community. We seek a leader who will honor that tradition while building a program that prepares young men for success in post-secondary life.

Erskine Academy, an independent town academy founded in 1883 and serving approximately 525 students in grades 9–12, seeks a dynamic, student-centered leader to serve as Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach.

Rooted in tradition and forward-thinking in practice, Erskine Academy believes athletics are an extension of the classroom — a platform for leadership development, resilience, accountability, and community pride. Erskine Academy is dedicated to athletic programs that cultivate character, leadership, and competitive excellence. We are proud to be recognized two years in a row as one of the “Best Places to Work in Maine" by Maine Biz Magazine—one of only two school systems to receive this prestigious distinction—reflecting the professional support and satisfaction permeated throughout the organization.