ASSISTANT COACH

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago Athletics is seeking a(n) ... for a full-time staff position on the Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus. The role focuses on recruitment, training, and academic liaison duties within the athletics department.

The candidate will manage summer camps, coordinate travel, and oversee film sessions while ensuring NCAA compliance and Jesuit mission alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of collegiate coaching experience in designated sport.
• Understanding of NCAA rules and Jesuit higher education mission.

Responsibilities

• Oversees organization, coordination, initial evaluation and communication with recruitment of potential student athletes.
• Responsible for position specific and systematic training and player development.
• Serves as team academic liaison.
• Responsible for summer camp organization.
• Supervises and oversees preparation of opponent film breakdown; coordinates team video sessions.
• Responsible for in-match and game-day management.
• Coordinates and assists in team travel planning (flights, hotels, transport).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Data Volley

Video software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Number

8100431

Work Modality

Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?

No

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name

ATHLETICS

Location Code

ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No

Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees organization, coordination, initial evaluation and communication with recruitment of potential student athletes.
• Responsible for position specific and systematic training and player development.
• Serves as team academic liaison.
• Responsible for summer camp organization.
• Supervises and oversees the preparation of opponent film breakdown and coordinates and leads team video sessions.
• Responsible for in match and game day management.
• Coordinates and assists in team travel planning including but not limited to: flights, hotel arrangements, general transportation etc.
• Preforms other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years of collegiate coaching experience in designated sport. Understanding of and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations and commitment to the mission of Jesuit higher education.
• Working knowledge of compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment with strong preference to those with NCAA collegiate coaching and recruiting experience.
• Working knowledge of compliance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
• Ability to draw upon coaching/playing experience and contribute to technical training as well as in match tactical adjustment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Candidates should have experience working in a culturally diverse environment and experience with college coaching and recruiting.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

NA

Computer Skills

• Knowledge base in basic Microsoft platforms and Data Volley / Video software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

Yes

Physical Demands

Carrying, Standing

Working Conditions

Lighting, Noise, Irregular Hours

Open Date

11/13/2026

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$58,035/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$45,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here . Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .