Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer

Job Description

Coaching and Leadership: Collaborate with the head coach to implement effective coaching strategies that develop players’ technical skills, tactical understanding, and overall performance. Foster a team culture rooted in discipline, accountability, and sportsmanship.

Recruitment: Identify and recruit prospective student-athletes who meet LIU’s academic and athletic standards. Develop strong relationships with high school and club coaches, as well as recruiting networks.

Team Management: Support the daily operations of the program including practice organization, match preparation, travel logistics, and student-athlete welfare.

Academic Support: Partner with academic support services to ensure student athletes maintain strong academic standing and make progress toward their degrees.

Compliance: Uphold NCAA, conference, and university regulations at all times. Promote a program committed to integrity and ethical standards.

Community Engagement: Represent LIU and the soccer program within the campus and local communities. Assist in outreach initiatives and foster connections with alumni and supporters.

Budget Management: Assist with aspects of the program budget, ensuring efficient and responsible use of resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level or comparable high-level playing or coaching experience. Demonstrated success in recruiting and player development.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes both on and off the field.
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Personal Attributes: Commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes. High ethical standards, strong work ethic, and a team-first mentality. Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, administration, and university departments.
• Previous coaching experience at an NCAA Division I institution.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting top-level student-athletes.
• Experience with community engagement and building program visibility.

Benefits

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $X-$Y, based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend commitments.