Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

Purpose

This position assists the Head Coach with all aspects of the Men's soccer program, including coaching, recruiting, training, and student-athlete development, while supporting the department's mission and the University's commitment to academic and athletic excellence.

Essential Job Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

• Assisting in the planning and execution of daily practices and training sessions.
• Providing on field Coaching and Skill development under the direction of the Head coach.
• Support the recruitment and evaluation of prospective student-athletes in alignment with the NCAA and GLVC regulations.
• Coordinating Team Travel, managing equipment, and contributing to game day operations.
• Fostering a positive team culture that promotes academic achievement, athletic excellence, personal growth, and accountability.
• Maintaining compliance with all University, NCAA, and conference policies.
• Supporting student-athlete academic progress and overall wellbeing through collaboration with departmental staff.
• Assisting with video analysis, scouting reports, and game preparation.
• Representing the program at department, campus, and community events as needed.

Qualifications

• Experienced in coaching soccer and/or working with soccer student athletes.
• Prior competitive soccer experience (playing or coaching).
• Current Driver's License and ability to travel with the team.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed to support team operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Soccer student athletes.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear, including the use of a telephone.
• Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 70lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but during game conditions the noise level can be loud.