About Annapolis Area Christian School

Annapolis Area Christian School (AACS) is a Christ-centered independent school serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade across four campuses in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Starting this coming school year, AACS will enter an exciting new chapter as our middle and high school programs unite on our 85-acre campus in Severn, Maryland, bringing students in grades 6–12 together on one campus. This transition will strengthen alignment across academics, arts, and athletics while expanding opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and community.

AACS partners with families and local churches to educate and disciple students in a Christ-centered environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, spiritual formation, and excellence in every area of life.

Athletics plays a vital role in that mission. We believe sport is a powerful space for developing character, resilience, discipline, and leadership.

*All Coaches must profess faith in Jesus Christ and be actively involved in a local church.

Building the Future of Soccer at AACS

This position represents a unique opportunity to help shape the future of soccer at AACS.

The Soccer Program Director has recently been hired, and the Boys Varsity Head Coach and Girls Varsity Head Coach will work collaboratively to establish the culture, developmental standards, and long-term vision for soccer across the school.

Together, this leadership group will work to elevate soccer at AACS, building a program defined by excellent training environments, strong relationships with families, and a commitment to long-term player development.

We are looking for coaches excited to build something meaningful together.

Program Vision

Our soccer program is committed to:

• Elite training and long-term player development

• Spiritual formation through sport

• Alignment across middle school and high school programs

• Collaboration across coaches, families, and the broader school community

We believe talent is a gift entrusted to us by God. Our responsibility is to steward those gifts faithfully while developing young men who pursue excellence in every arena of life.

Our goal is not simply to win games, but to form young men who pursue excellence, humility, and perseverance in every arena of life.

Role Overview

The Boys Varsity Soccer Head Coach will lead the varsity program while collaborating closely with the Soccer Program Director and Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach to ensure alignment in philosophy, development standards, and culture across the entire program.

The head coach must demonstrate strong technical soccer knowledge, a developmental mindset, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with players and families.

This coach is expected to build and sustain a program, not simply manage a team for a season.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Lead and develop the Boys Varsity Soccer program

• Establish and maintain a strong culture aligned with the mission of the school

• Collaborate with the Soccer Program Director and Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach to ensure developmental alignment from grades 6–12

• Serve as a mentor and role model for middle school and JV coaches

Player Development

• Design and implement training sessions emphasizing technical growth, tactical understanding, and character formation

• Foster an environment of disciplined training and continuous improvement

• Support multi-sport athletes and encourage balanced student development

Film & Performance Analysis

• Ensure all matches are filmed

• Use game film regularly as a tool for player development, team analysis, and program improvement

• Incorporate video review into training and development conversations with players

• Equipment and video software will be provided by the school

Program Collaboration

Work closely with the Soccer Program Director on:

• Game scheduling guidance

• Player development pathways

• College recruitment advising for families

• Off-season training opportunities and camps

Community Partnership

• Build strong relationships with players and their families

• Partner with families and local churches in the development of student-athletes

• Contribute to a unified school culture where athletics, arts, and academics support one another

Athletic Department Integration

• Collaborate with coaches and staff; our department functions as a community, not in silos

• Uphold in-season strength and conditioning participation

• Encourage optional off-season development opportunities

Season Commitment

• Season: August 1 – November 15

• Training: Monday–Friday, 4:30–6:30 PM

• Games: Weekday matches and 2–3 Saturdays during the season

Program expectations include:

• No Sunday games or practices

• No games or training over Columbus Day weekend

Facilities & Resources

Our 85-acre Severn campus provides resources designed to support the growth and development of student-athletes, including:

• Indoor turf field house for year-round training

• On-site performance training center and weight room

• Two athletic trainers dedicated to student-athlete care

• School nurse on campus

• Partnerships with local physicians and sports medicine providers

• On-campus Bermuda grass soccer fields

The school is also working toward the development of a future on-campus stadium.

All athletic teams participate in a structured in-season strength and conditioning program, with optional year-round development opportunities available for athletes who wish to continue training.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical and tactical expertise in soccer coaching

• Prior coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred

• Coaching certifications or willingness to obtain them

• Ability to mentor young athletes and cultivate meaningful relationships with families

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Willingness to drive a school mini-bus (standard driver’s license required)

• Commitment to strict child protection policies and safety protocols

Faith Requirements

Because faith is foundational to the mission of our school, candidates must:

• Be an active member of a local Christian church

• Affirm and sign the school’s Statement of Faith

• Demonstrate a life consistent with Christian leadership and discipleship

Our coaches model perseverance, humility, and faith for the young men entrusted to our care.