Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Part-Time)

P. Terry's Burger Stand; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,320 - 111,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Aurora University is seeking an Assistant Coach for the women’s soccer program. The role supports leadership, organization and administration of the team, including scheduling games, budgeting, and travel coordination.

Responsibilities include assisting the head coach with day-to-day operations, ensuring NCAA compliance, and maintaining team-wide communication and planning. The position requires in-person work and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year / season coaching at any level.
• Understanding of NCAA rules and conference regulations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel between campus locations and to away contests.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Women’s Soccer Coach with program operations and administration.
• Schedule varsity and junior varsity competitions.
• Develop and manage the program’s operating budget.
• Coordinate team travel and day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and conference bylaws.
• Assist with practice planning and game responsibilities.

Skills

Microsoft OS

Prioritization

Communication

Learning agility

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Purpose

The assistant coach supports the educational mission of AuroraUniversity by providing leadership, organization, and administration of all aspects of the women’s soccer program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scheduling varsity and junior varsity competitions, developing and managing the program’s operating budget, coordinating team travel, and overseeing day-to-day program operations.

Core Competencies

1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives.
3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
4. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned, including voluntary participation in university committees, activities and events.

Essential Job Functions

• Understands and follows NCAA and conference rules and regulations. Follows NCAA rules as outlined in Bylaw 13 in the NCAA Division III Manual. Reports any alleged violations of conference, or institutional rules and regulations.
• Teaching/Coaching
  • Keeps informed of contemporary trends, tactics, techniques and strategies in coaching, which includes developing a philosophy of what to teach and how to implement. Provides coaching and direction to assistant coaches, as well as praise and constructive feedback.
  • Develops effective game plans. Prepares team physically, mentally and emotionally for competition; maintains and meets high expectations for team athletic success.
  • Plans, implements and evaluates practice sessions. Communicates expectations, praise and corrective feedback in a clear and constructive manner.
  • Being able to physically engage in a practice.
  • Game Responsibilities: Charting, note taking, feedback, etc.
  • Passionate and being present for the players.
• Maintains self-control and poise; provides an example of sportsmanlike conduct for team members, officials, opponents and spectators.
• Supports the Head Women’s Soccer Coach by carrying out assigned responsibilities.
• Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Drives university or rental vehicles as needed for away contests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year / season coaching at any level.

Skills

• Solid understanding of Microsoft operating systems.
• Sound judgment and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Quick learner with great prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and be dependable.
• Ability to accept divergent views while maintaining a constructive working relationship with other team members.

Physical Requirements

• Standing / coaching for 2 hour practices

Work Hours

Expected 8-10 hours a week in person. Attend practice 2-3 days a week and any games they are available.

The compensation for this position will range from a $2,000 to$10,000 stipend, depending on availability.

Special Requirements

• A valid driver's license and driving record which meets institutional requirements is required.
• Requires travel between campus locations or to attend off-site meetings.