Assistant Soccer Coach/ Assistant to the Business Manager

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking an Assistant Soccer Coach and Assistant to the Business Manager. This dual-role position involves managing daily operations of a Division III women's soccer program, recruiting student-athletes, and providing essential administrative support. You will work closely with coaches and staff to enhance the athletic experience while ensuring compliance with NCAA rules. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment where you can contribute to student success and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to athletic excellence. If you are passionate about sports and administration, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Flexible health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement system vesting after 5 years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the position.
• Experience in soccer coaching or playing at high school, club, or collegiate level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily operations of the soccer program.
• Provide administrative support to the Athletics Business Manager.
• Plan and direct development of student-athletes.

Skills

Soccer coaching experience

Recruiting strategies

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Business procedures knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Assistant Soccer Coach/ Assistant to the Business Manager

Working Title Assistant Soccer Coach/ Assistant to the Business Manager

Classification Title

Classification Title ASST COACH

Proposed Salary to be Offered

Appointment Percentage (Budget) 100

Position Summary

Assistant Soccer Coach (9 month appointment): The position of Assistant Soccer Coach will hold a 50% appointment in the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (“the Department”) and will report directly to UWL’s Head Soccer Coach. The Assistant Coach will assist in the management of daily operations of a Division III intercollegiate women’s soccer program competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, with responsibilities including, but not limited to, assisting in the planning, recruiting, coaching, developing, implementing, and administering of the soccer program to meet university and Department objectives. They will also be responsible for various administrative tasks associated with running an intercollegiate soccer program, potentially including, but not limited to, the planning of team travel; managing equipment and/or video and technology needs; managing social media accounts; and coordinating camps. The Assistant Coach must conduct themselves in such a way as to enhance respect for the university, the Department, UWL soccer program and UWL student-athletes.

Assistant to the Business Manager (10 month appointment): The position of Assistant to the Business Manager reports directly to the Athletics Business Manager. This position provides administrative support to the Athletics Business Manager, coaches and athletics staff members by acting as an assistant for all internal and external business and travel related operations. This position will assist the Athletics Business Manager in the daily management of the financial and travel operations of a Division III intercollegiate program. The Assistant to the Business Manager must comply with all applicable NCAA and WIAC rules and regulations.

Position Type

Position Type Staff/Administrative

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Annual

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Contingent Upon Funding No

Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)?

Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Soccer coaching or playing experience at high school, club, or collegiate level.
• Knowledge of recruiting and coaching strategies.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with, or demonstrated knowledge of business procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCAA Division III and WIAC rules.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Collegiate coaching or participation experience.
• Collegiate recruiting experience.
• Self-directed

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and move equipment as needed.
• Must be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Reasonable Accommodations
UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [e-mail] or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 608.785.8013.

Working conditions and environment

• Adhere to all rules of the NCAA , WIAC , and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.
• Travel for recruitment activities is required. The ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license meeting the criteria for driving a vehicle on University/State business is required. Driver Authorization required upon hire.

Attendance at athletics department meetings, appropriate WIAC and/or NCAA meetings or job-related clinics and conferences required as needed.
Information about your Benefits
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

• paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• paid holidays and sick days.
• after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.

For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ -Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org ( ACO ).

With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.

UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan .

The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse . Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/

Civil Rights and Compliance Statement
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring faculty and staff that are qualified and broadly trained. UWL , in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is committed to fostering an environment that embraces inclusive excellence and equitable treatment of all parties. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Inclusive excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

Redbook Position

Redbook Position Yes

Division/College

Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit

The Division of Student Affairs’ role is to enhance and support students learning experience here at UWL . We work closely with faculty, staff, community members, alumni and most importantly, students to provide quality programs and services which promote learning, leadership, involvement, service, and the celebration of diversity. The Division includes several departments: Admissions and Recruitment, Campus Child Center, Counseling and Testing, Student Health Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports, Residence Life, Student Life, University Centers, and the Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students office. The staff of the Division is truly student-centered and concerned about the holistic development of the student.

Duties/Responsibilities These are the job duties required for the position. Responsibility Statement Coaching Duties to Support Responsibility

• Plan and direct the development of student-athletes in the skills necessary for successful competition in the sport of soccer.
• Assist the Head Soccer Coach in the development and implementation of contest strategy.
• Oversee recording, storage and analysis of video.
• Maximize athlete and team performances by assisting in the identification of team strengths and weaknesses.
• Demonstrate positive sportsmanship by refraining from publicly criticizing student-athletes, university support staff, officials, or opponents.

Responsibility Statement Administration of Soccer program Duties to Support Responsibility

• Adhere to all rules of the NCAA , WIAC , and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
• Implement team rules and policies developed by the Head Coach.
• Assist the Head Coach in the development of in- and off-season programs as permitted by applicable NCAA Bylaws and regulations.
• Promote a team culture devoted to academic achievement and ensure an atmosphere supportive of, and conducive to, academic success.
• Monitor the academic progress of assigned student-athletes on the softball team to ensure that regular, ongoing, and necessary progress is made toward the attainment of a UWL degree.
• Adhere to all athletic training policies and procedures.
• Assist, as needed, the Head Soccer Coach and Athletics Business Manager on planning all aspects of team travel.
• Assist, as needed, the Equipment Manager in all matters pertaining to inventorying, ordering, issuing, using, and returning uniforms, practice gear, and equipment.
• Attend appropriate WIAC and/or NCAA meetings.
• Attend job-related clinics and conferences.

Responsibility Statement Recruiting Duties to Support Responsibility

• Assist in developing and sustaining a competitive program through, in part, the recruitment of quality student-athletes.
• Identify, observe, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing recruiting activities within rules set by the NCAA , WIAC , and UWL .
• Advance the university’s efforts to increase campus diversity by recruiting diverse prospective student-athletes.
• Develop and continually maintain recruiting records and logs.

Responsibility Statement Assistant to the Athletics Business Manager Duties to Support Responsibility

• Assist the Athletics Business Manager direct all business and financial operations and activities of the Athletic Department.
• Act as a resource for coaches and staff in the purchasing of equipment and supplies. Coordinate with Purchasing and Business Services for appropriate policies and procedures.
• Act as the secondary resource for the coaching staff during the completion of travel related financial paperwork.
• Assist the Athletics Business Manager with scheduling bus transportation, communicating with the bus company and complete purchasing paperwork prior to travel.
• Act as the secondary contact for coaches and staff during the e-reimbursement process. Assist as needed with completion and approvals of e-reimbursements.
• Assist the Athletics Business Manager to initiate budget transfers and expense transfers requested by the department.
• Assist the Athletics Business Manager to initiate and track the addition of all student fees to student billing.
• Assist the Athletics Business Manager to implement and monitor control systems.
• Assist the Athletics Business Manager to organize the Athletics’ budgetary and financial information.
• Assist the Athletics Business Manager to prepare customized monthly budget reports for all sport programs and auxiliary units.
• Assist the Athletics Business Manager with pcard processing, purchasing and payment of invoices
• Assist the Athletics Business Manager with other responsibilities as assigned.

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/09/2025

Continuous Recruitment

Continuous Recruitment Yes

Continuous Recruitment First Review Date

Continuous Recruitment First Review Date 05/24/2025

Close Date

Special Instructions

Application deadlines:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION : Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Position Contact Name

Position Contact Name Jason Murphy

Position Contact Email

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of finalists must be revealed upon request. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
  • I wish for my name to remain confidential until the university is no longer able to do so.
  • I waive my right to keep my name confidential through the application process.
• * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?(UW-L and UW System institutions pay for some or all of the sponsorship costs. Some candidates may require an H1B or another form of employment sponsorship to work in the US. This question is asked so that if you are the successful candidate, Human Resources can work with your work unit to begin the process of obtaining this visa).
  • Yes, I will require sponsorship prior to employment.
  • Yes, I will require sponsorship for continued employment if hired.
  • No, I do not require sponsorship and am eligible to work in the US.
• * Please provide your most recent employer, supervisor name and contact information, including phone number and email address. (Pursuant to UW System Administrative Policy 1275, UW System requires reference checks related to sexual harassment and sexual violence to be conducted at a minimum with a final candidate’s most recent employer and with all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven years. UW-L will notify you prior to contacting your supervisor).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently employed by or have you been employed by a UW System institution or a State of Wisconsin agency during the last seven (7) years? Please answer yes or no. If yes, provide the institution or agency name, your supervisor and contact information, including phone number and email address.
  • Yes
  • No
• * After you retire from a Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) employer, you may return to work with a WRS employer as a rehired annuitant, provided certain requirements are met. There are no restrictions on what type of position a rehired annuitant can hold. Under the WRS, there is no limit to how much you may earn as a rehired annuitant. (Learn more: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/life-events/empcha/ra/).Are you currently collecting an annuity from the Wisconsin Retirement System, (WRS)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you an alum of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Were you ever found to have engaged in anysexual violenceorsexual harassment in a previous work assignment?(Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently under investigation or have ever left employment during an active investigation in which you were accused ofsexual violenceorsexual harassment?(Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chronicle of Higher Education Web Site
  • Discipline-Specific Publication/Web Site
  • HERC Web Site
  • HigherEdJobs.com Web Site
  • Job Center of Wisconsin Web Site
  • Minority Publication/Web Site
  • University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Social Media (i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
  • University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Web Site
  • La Crosse Tribune
  • Personal Referral
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • WinonaDailyNews.com, LaCrosseTribune.com, ChippewaHerald.com, Journaltimes.com, Kenoshanews.com, Madison.com
  • Department of Workforce Development (WISC)
  • Other
• * Are you currently or have your worked with a pervious UW System Institution and/or State of Wisconsin agency employer in the past seven years? (Pursuant to UW Systems Administrative Policy 1275, A UW System institution may not make an offer of employment to any individual who, within the last 7 years, has held a UW System appointment, unless the institution has reviewed the UW institutional personnel file(s) of the individual.)If yes, by electronically typing your name, you authorize UWL Human Resources to review your personnel file. If No, type NA

  (Open Ended Question)