Secondary Athletics & Coaching Positions

Yorktown Coaching Vacancies– if interested in a coaching vacancy, please contact Director of Student Activities, Michael Krulfeld

• Varsity Baseball Assistant – Working as part of a three-person coaching staff, this position will assist daily from 3:30-6 pm on practice afternoons and 4-9 pm on game days with Saturday morning practices.  Prospective applicants should have prior playing or coaching experience and be comfortable working with small groups of players on skill development as well as using athletics to teach social emotional and life skills.  The stipend for the position will be $1500-2000.
• Head Speech & Debate Coach As the lead coach for a large speech & debate team, the head coach will be responsible for the logistics which allow the team to function within the VHSL and WACFL league structures. Specifically, the head coach will work with the coaches of the five core areas – Lincoln-Douglas, Congress, Policy, Public Forum and Speech – to ensure all students are eligible, registered for events and supported through ongoing practices and tournament check-ins. The head coach will serve as the primary point of contact with the Director of Student Activities and representatives from the VHSL and WACFL.  This individual will lead student recruitment efforts, arrange for judges at competitions, and monitor adherence to all school system and league rules.  The head coach likely will coach one of the core disciplines but will work hard to ensure equity among the four groups, distributing resources as needed to the other coaches and student participants.  Coaches in each discipline receive $3515 for the school year and the head coach will be provided an additional stipend (approximately $750-$1000) for their additional duties.
• Boys Soccer Varsity Assistant or JV Head Coach – Seeking an individual to be part of a four-person coaching staff for the spring 2027 season.  The successful candidate will fill a role as either assistant varsity or head JV coach.  The soccer season runs from late February to late May. The JV head coach is responsible for a team of 20 boys who traditionally also play travel soccer.  The successful candidate will be able to balance enhancing the player’s technical skill with developing a team atmosphere where players enjoy practicing and playing together.  Utilizing the game to foster skills associated with social emotional learning, such as respect and perseverance, is a must.  Prior soccer playing and/or coaching experience is expected given the high talent level of this group of students.  The assistant varsity coach will work with the head varsity coach to develop players on and off the field as referenced above.   Practices after tryouts run 3:30-5:30 pm on weekdays with games in the evening twice a week (5:45 pm for JV and 7:15 pm for V).  Applicants should have prior high school/club/college playing and/or coaching experience.  The stipend for the position is based on time commitment and duties and will range from $1600 to $3800.
• Boys Basketball Assistant Coach(es) The boys basketball teams are looking for two assistants to join the coaching staff – one at the junior varsity level and one at the varsity level.  The assistant coaches will work with the existing five coaches to implement a positive and memorable basketball experience for all the players.  Skill development is important and should be complemented by a commitment to utilizing participation on any of the teams to help develop young men of character.  Teaching social emotional skills and establishing a positive team culture will be prominent aspects of the successful candidate’s coaching history.  Prior playing and coaching experience is required.  The season runs from mid-November to early February.  Practices vary from 3:30-9:30 pm for 90 minutes each M-F with most in the 3:30-7 pm timeframe.  Games are two to three times a week at either 5:45 or 7:30 pm.  The stipend for this position is up to $1750 depending on time commitment, assistant coaches and availability.
• Head Varsity Girls Tennis Coach  The head varsity girls tennis coach is responsible for all operations of a 15-20 person team in conjunction with an assistant coach.  Duties include administrative, practice planning and implementation, development of the competitive ladder, team building and match play.  Candidates should have a focus on creating a team environment where individual skill development, while important, is secondary to developing social emotional skills.  The tennis season runs from late February to late May with matches 2-3 days a week at 4:30 pm and practices between school dismissal at 3:30 pm and daylight ending.  A stipend of $4613 is available based on time commitment and availability.  Applications will be accepted until September 7.
• Cross Country Assistant: Seeking a knowledgeable running coach to be a member of a staff of four or five coaches who work with over 150 athletes of varying abilities and interests.  Candidates should be able to commit to afternoon practices four weekdays a week as well as meets on Saturdays.  The ideal candidate has experience working with high school age students and can plan practices for a group of 20-25 runners.  An eye toward safety of the runners is a key concern given the location of practices. The cross country season runs from mid-August to early November.  The stipend will range depending on time commitment and availability from $2232-$4467.
• Assistant Wrestling Coach: With close to 50 wrestlers, the four or five-member coaching staff is responsible for the safety and skill development of students with different goals and abilities.  Prior wrestling experience is required.  The wrestling season begins in early November and lasts until late February.  The stipend for this position will range from $1600 to $2500 depending on time committed and focus on JV or V wrestlers/meet attendance.

Wakefield Coaching Vacancies – if interested in a coaching vacancy, please contact Director of Student Activities, Brian Parke

• Varsity Head Wrestling Coach:  The role of Head Varsity Wrestling coach will lead all operations relating to the wrestling program. The candidate will schedule home and away matches, purchase necessary items, hire staff, recruit new participants, comply with APS and VHSL regulations, create practice plans in which develop athletes’ skills, fostering teamwork, and executing daily operations. Wakefield’s Wrestling program has shown steady growth in recent years, gaining competitiveness at the state level while fostering a positive and encouraging environment for student-athletes. The head varsity coach will help lead practices, support athletes academically, and contribute to the overall success of the program. Previous coaching or wrestling experience is preferred, along with the ability to provide strong leadership and mentorship.  The wrestling season runs from November to March with daily practices from 3:30pm -5:30pm or 5:30pm-7:30pm, Monday through Friday. Requirements may include additional practices held on Saturdays from 7:30am-10:30am.
  • The Virginia High School League coaching education requirements must be completed prior to working with student athletes. These requirements and certifications can be found here https://www.vhsl.org/coach-education/. Please upload completed documents when submitting the application online.
  • The stipend varies for this position determined by the head coach. Page 40 of this link Pay-Plan-25-26 displays allotted maximum amounts.

• Assistant Wrestling Coach (POOL):  The candidates will assist in developing athletes’ skills, fostering teamwork, and executing practice plans and match day procedures. The assistant coach will help lead practices, support players during matches, and contribute to the overall success of the program. Previous coaching or wrestling experience is preferred, along with the ability to provide strong leadership and mentorship.  The Wrestling season runs from November to March with daily practices from 3:30pm -5:30pm, Monday through Friday as well as multiple Saturday practices and competitions.
  • The Virginia High School League coaching education requirements must be completed prior to working with student athletes. These requirements and certifications can be found here https://www.vhsl.org/coach-education/.
  • The stipend varies for this position determined by the head coach. Page 40 of this link Pay-Plan-25-26 displays allotted maximum amounts.

• Assistant Field Hockey Coach:  The Candidate will assist in developing athletes’ skills, fostering teamwork, and executing game plans. Wakefield’s field hockey program has shown steady growth in recent years, gaining competitiveness at the district level while fostering a positive and encouraging environment for student-athletes. The assistant coach will help lead practices, support players during games, and contribute to the overall success of the program. Previous coaching or playing experience is preferred, along with the ability to provide strong leadership and mentorship.  The Field Hockey season runs from August to November with daily practices from 3:30pm -5:30pm, Monday through Friday.
  • The Virginia High School League coaching education requirements must be completed prior to working with student athletes. These requirements and certifications can be found here https://www.vhsl.org/coach-education/.
  • The stipend varies for this position determined by the head coach. Page 40 of this link Pay-Plan-25-26 displays allotted maximum amounts.

• Assistant Cross Country Coach:  The Candidate will assist in developing athletes’ skills, fostering teamwork, and executing game plans. Wakefield’s Cross Country program is looking to gain competitiveness at the district level while fostering a positive and encouraging environment for student-athletes increasing participation numbers. The assistant coach will help lead practices, support players during meets, and contribute to the overall success of the program. Previous coaching or running experience is preferred, along with the ability to provide strong leadership and mentorship.  The Cross Country season runs from August to November with daily practices from 3:30pm -5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Weekend invitational meets also require attendance ranging from 7:00am-5:00pm time duration requirements.
  • The Virginia High School League coaching education requirements must be completed prior to working with student athletes. These requirements and certifications can be found here https://www.vhsl.org/coach-education/.
  • The stipend varies for this position determined by the head coach. Page 40 of this link Pay-Plan-25-26 displays allotted maximum amounts

• Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach:  The role of Head Varsity Boys Volleyball coach will lead all operations relating to the Boys Volleyball program. The candidate will schedule home and away matches, purchase necessary items, hire staff, recruit new participants, comply with APS and VHSL regulations, create practice plans in which develop athletes’ skills, fostering teamwork, and executing daily operations. Wakefield’s Boys Volleyball program is brand new for the division this season. Candidates that have a desire to grow a program and build from the ground up are encouraged to apply. Wakefield will look to increase participation numbers year over year as well as create an environment that students want to partake. The head varsity coach will help lead practices, support athletes academically, and contribute to the overall success of the program. Previous coaching or volleyball playing experience is preferred, along with the ability to provide strong leadership and mentorship.  The volleyball season runs from August to November with daily practices from 3:30pm -5:30pm or 5:30pm-7:30pm, 7:30pm-9:30pm, Monday through Friday. Requirements may include additional practices held on Saturdays from 7:30am-10:30am.
  • The Virginia High School League coaching education requirements must be completed prior to working with student athletes. These requirements and certifications can be found here https://www.vhsl.org/coach-education/. Please upload completed documents when submitting the application online.
  • The stipend varies for this position determined by the head coach.  APS will update the coaching salaries for boys volleyball coaching stipend as it is still TBD.  Page 40 of this link Pay-Plan-25-26 displays allotted maximum amounts for other sports for reference purposes.

• Assistant Football Coach (VOLUNTEER):  The Candidate will assist in developing athletes’ skills, fostering teamwork, and executing game plans. Wakefield’s football program has shown steady growth in recent years, gaining competitiveness at the district level while fostering a positive and encouraging environment for student-athletes. The volunteer coach will help lead practices, support players during games, and contribute to the overall success of the program. Previous coaching or playing experience is preferred, along with the ability to provide strong leadership and mentorship.  The football season runs from August to November with daily practices from 3:30pm -5:30pm or 5:30pm-7:30pm, Monday through Friday. Requirements may include additional practices held on Saturdays from 7:30am-10:30am.
  • The Virginia High School League coaching education requirements must be completed prior to working with student athletes. These requirements and certifications can be found here https://www.vhsl.org/coach-education/. Please upload completed documents when submitting the application online.
  • There is no stipend for this position and is in a volunteer capacity. VOLUNTEER

• Varsity Head Track & Field Coach (Indoor & Outdoor):  The role of Head Varsity Track & Field coach will lead all operations relating to the Track & Field programs. The candidate will schedule home and away meets, purchase necessary items, hire staff, recruit new participants, comply with APS and VHSL regulations, create practice plans in which develop athletes’ skills, fostering teamwork, and executing daily operations. Wakefield’s Track & Field programs have shown steady growth in recent years, gaining competitiveness at the state level while fostering a positive and encouraging environment for student-athletes. The head varsity coach will help lead practices, support athletes academically, and contribute to the overall success of the program. Previous coaching or track & field experience is preferred, along with the ability to provide strong leadership and mentorship.  The indoor track & field season runs from November to March while the outdoor track season runs from March through June with daily practices from 3:30pm -5:30pm or 5:30pm-7:30pm, Monday through Friday. Requirements may include additional practices held on Saturdays from 7:30am-10:30am as well as scheduled weekend invitationals and meets ranging in time from 7:00am-5:00pm.
  • The Virginia High School League coaching education requirements must be completed prior to working with student athletes. These requirements and certifications can be found here https://www.vhsl.org/coach-education/. Please upload completed documents when submitting the application online.
  • The stipend varies for this position determined by the head coach. Page 40 of this link Pay-Plan-25-26 displays allotted maximum amounts.

• Assistant Tennis Boys Coach:  The Candidate will assist in developing athletes’ skills, fostering teamwork, and executing game plans. Wakefield’s assistant coach will help lead practices, support players during matches, and contribute to the overall success of the program. Previous coaching or playing experience is preferred, along with the ability to provide strong leadership and mentorship.  The Tennis season runs from February to June with daily practices from 3:30pm -5:30pm, or 5:30pm-7:30pm Monday through Friday. The
  • Virginia High School League coaching education requirements must be completed prior to working with student athletes. These requirements and certifications can be found here https://www.vhsl.org/coach-education/.
  • The stipend varies for this position determined by the head coach. Page 40 of this link Pay-Plan-25-26 displays allotted maximum amounts.

Additional VHSL coaching education requirements are mandatory and will need to be completed prior to working with student athletes. Interested parties should contact Brian Parke at [email protected] with a note of interest and resume.

Washington Liberty Coaching Vacancies –  if interested in a coaching vacancy, please contact interim Director of Student Activities, Justin Bolfek 

• Substitute Athletic Trainer: Part time position, must be certified by the National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA) and licensed with the Virginia Board of Medicine.  Flexible hours.  Interested parties should contact Justin Bolfek at [email protected]
• Assistant Volleyball Coach