Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

Job Summary

In correlation with the Head Coach and under the supervision of the Director of Athletics, the Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer supports the Head Coach in the organization, development, and supervision of the women’s soccer program. This role works independently and with minimal supervision from the head coach to instruct student athletes in various aspects of the athletic discipline and sports performance, and assists with coaching, recruiting, administrative duties, and the holistic development of student-athletes. The assistant coach must model Christian character, uphold institutional policies, and contribute to a culture of academic success, competitive excellence, and spiritual growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Assist the university in implementing the Statement of Purpose
• Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional and financial plans
• Independently provides individualized instruction  and feedback in team concepts, safety and athletic performance
• Independently develops and instructs the off-season and in-season strength and conditioning programs for student athletes
• Instructs skill development opportunities for individual players and positions
• Instructs student athletes on proper maintenance of equipment and playing courts of the facility and assists with management of equipment, uniforms, and inventory
• Support game-day responsibilities including scouting, warm-ups, bench management, and in-game adjustments.
• Promote athlete safety, proper technique, and evidence-based training methods.
• Identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes who fit the competitive and mission orientation of the university.
• Maintain accurate recruiting logs and communication records for compliance purposes.
• Coordinate campus visits and assist with onboarding of incoming student-athletes.
• Contribute to retention efforts by supporting academic monitoring and student-athlete well-being.
• Support scheduling, travel planning, budgeting tasks, and operational logistics.
• Help maintain accurate documentation for compliance, eligibility, and training logs.
• Communicate effectively with athletics administration, faculty, and campus partners.
• Develops and instructs athletes on independently made training practice plans
• Model appropriate conduct and reinforce standards for sportsmanship, academic responsibility, and team discipline.
• Report and document concerns related to behavior, health/safety, or compliance to the Head Coach and appropriate administrators.
• Encourage holistic development—academic, personal, spiritual, and athletic.
• Adhere to university, conference, and NAIA rules and ensure student-athletes and staff do the same.
• Participate in mandated trainings (Title IX, FERPA, safety protocols, etc.).
• Help implement risk-management procedures for travel, facilities, and training environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in coaching soccer at the collegiate, club, or high-level high school level.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to mentor young adults.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a clear driving history to allow coverage under university driver’s insurance
• Commitment to the mission and Christian values of the university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or progress toward one.
• Playing or coaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting and talent development.
• Familiarity with NAIA/NCAA compliance systems.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to withstand the physical demands of coaching Women’s Soccer
• Must have ability to demonstrate skill development drills
• Must be able to work on occasion, involving exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, grass, dirt and dust. 
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. of equipment
• Should be in good overall physical shape
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Should have knowledge of overall soccer field maintenance
• Must be able to do evening/weekend work, travel, and work irregular hours aligned with the athletics calendar
• Must be able to drive both passenger cars and vans both locally and out of state as needed within the athletic calendar and schedule