Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

National Collegiate Athletic Association; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Men’s Assistant Soccer Coach to foster a vibrant learning community through leadership and team development. The role includes ensuring compliance with athletic regulations, coordinating recruiting efforts, and supporting student-athlete success.

Qualifications

• Background in collegiate soccer; working towards US Soccer Licenses.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program compliance with regulations and policies.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts for the JV team.
• Oversee ethical recruiting and retention processes.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Building

Decision-Making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Men’s Assistant Soccer Coach

JOB SUMMARY: WPU strives to create a vibrant learning community for all its members, including students, staff, and faculty. To help foster that community, the Assistant Coach will lead by example and develop others’ leadership capabilities, employ relevant technologies, and actively demonstrate the Quaker virtues of simplicity, peace-making, integrity, community, and equality.

DEPARTMENT: Soccer - Athletics

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Background in collegiate soccer; working towards US Soccer Licenses.
• Abilities: Demonstrated talent in building cohesive teams; independent decision-making; willingness to pursue US Soccer coaching badges; ability to work under shifting priorities; strong communication skills; discretion with confidential matters; ability to work independently and in teams; organizational skills; willingness to work long hours.

REPORTS TO: Head Men’s Soccer Coach

SUPERVISES: Assistant Coaches, Graduate Assistant Coaches, Student Coaches, and Managers

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure program compliance with William Penn, NAIA, and Heart of American Athletic Conference regulations and policies.
2. Monitor and adhere to budget constraints; submit purchase orders and expense forms timely.
3. Maintain all documentation for student-athlete eligibility with the Compliance Officer and NAIA.
4. Maintain scholarship standards for student-athletes.
5. Coordinate recruiting efforts for the JV team.
6. Oversee ethical recruiting and retention processes, maintaining FTE numbers.
7. Attend all athletic department meetings.
8. Coordinate team travel with the Transportation Director.
9. Assist with media releases, guides, and related materials.
10. Serve as a positive role model; enforce discipline guidelines.
11. Contribute positively to the athletic department team environment.
12. Arrange individual training sessions for athletes.
13. Oversee the Junior Varsity program, maintaining standards.
14. Submit annual inventory updates.
15. Monitor attendance and academic performance of team members.
16. Communicate recruiting information with Admissions.
17. Coordinate schedules for varsity and JV teams.
18. Maintain professionalism and sportsmanship.
19. Work with the Champions of Character program to meet NAIA and institutional guidelines.
20. Coordinate with Athletic Training Staff.
21. Support departmental staff, administration, and faculty.
22. Participate in performance management and reviews.
23. Perform other duties as assigned.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated by the Director of Athletics.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At-will employee.

William Penn University is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Interested candidates should email Joe Minton at [e-mail] with a resume and cover letter.