Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer (OPS)

About the role

The Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach position at Florida Polytechnic University is part-time (OPS) and heavily scheduled on evenings and weekends. The position is open for 14 days with a minimum of 7 days, and applications are reviewed immediately.

Responsibilities

• Aid the head coach in recruiting, evaluating, and retaining qualified student-athletes.
• Develop and implement practical training, practice, and conditioning programs.
• Manage equipment procurement, maintenance, and inventory.
• Coordinate game-day operations, including team preparation, fan engagement, and concession management.
• Promote a positive team culture that supports academic achievement, leadership development, community engagement, and personal well-being.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of soccer coaching or similar experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of soccer techniques, strategies, regulations, and best practices.
• Knowledge of NAIA and Sun Conference compliance requirements, eligibility rules, and reporting expectations.
• Strong communication, motivational, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to recruit high-performing athletes through relationship-building, evaluation, and talent identification.
• Organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure.
• Foster a culture of respect, accountability, teamwork, and academic success.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Criminal background check required.

Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of soccer techniques, strategies, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of NAIA and Sun Conference compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to recruit high-performing athletes.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to foster a culture of respect, accountability, teamwork, and academic success.

Benefits

• Health benefits through the State of Florida.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Medical and life insurance.
• Worker's compensation.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Discounts & perks, including annual leave and sick leave.
• Retirement options through the required selection of a state plan and additional voluntary retirement plans.

Pay

Up to $5,000 commiserated with experience.

Schedule

This position is part-time (OPS) hourly, with heavy scheduling on evenings and weekends. The actual part-time work schedule will be determined upon hire.