Goalkeeper Coach

FieldLevel, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln University’s women’s soccer program is seeking a part-time Goalkeeper Coach to support a competitive NCAA Division II team. The role reports to the Head Women’s Soccer Coach and focuses on leading goalkeeper training, development plans, and game strategies to improve performance.

Candidates should have coaching experience at high school, club, college, or pro levels, be available for evenings and weekends, and hold a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Coaching experience at highschool, club, college or professional level.
• Availability to work varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision and initiative.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in administrative and technical tasks.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coaching & Player Development – Lead goalkeeper training sessions, individual player development plans, and comprehensive game strategies to drive athletic excellence.
• Performance Analysis & Preparation: Oversee game and practice preparation through scouting, video analysis, and data-driven feedback to optimize team performance in competition.
• Strategic Recruitment: Identify and evaluate prospective student athletes.
• Student-Athlete Development: Demonstrate a commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes, emphasizing academic success, athletic excellence, personal growth and leadership on and off the field.
• Program Support: Manage team meal planning and travel logistics for home and away competitions, as needed. Provide dedicated administrative and tactical support to the Head Coach, executing additional duties as assigned to ensure program continuity.
• Adherence to all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations while representing the institution with high professional integrity.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

LincolnUniversitywomen’s soccer program has an opening forapart-time Goalkeeper Coach. This position reports directly to the Head Women’s Soccer Coach andis responsible forassistingwith all aspects ofoperatinga competitive NCAA DivisionIIwomen’s soccer program, with experience in coaching goalkeepers.

About the Institution:

As ourAlma Mater school songcallit, our "dear old Orange and Blue" has been devoted to and defined byourcore valuesof respect, responsibility,and ultimately, results. Those values and our commitment to the success of our students have long attracted an interracial and international body of enrollees from our community, region, and around the world.Since our founding in 1854, our impact has been tremendous. In fact, during our first 100 years, Lincoln graduated approximately 20 percent of the black physicians and more than 10 percent of the black attorneys in the nation. Our alumni have led more than 35 colleges and universities and scores of prominent churches. They also include U.S. ambassadors; mission chiefs; federal, state, and municipal judges; mayors; and city managers. Others have made names for themselves in creative and entertainment fields, including writers, directors, comedians, and film executives.

Schedule & Classification:

This is a part-time, temporary position, from August 2026 through May 2027. Work schedules may include mornings, evenings, weekends,and occasional holidays.

Characteristic Responsibilities:

• Coaching & Player Development – Lead goalkeeper training sessions, individual player development plans, and comprehensive game strategies to drive athletic excellence.
• Performance Analysis & Preparation: Oversee game and practice preparation through scouting, video analysis, and data-driven feedback tooptimizeteam performance in competition.
• Strategic Recruitment:Identifyand evaluate prospective studentathletes.
• Student-Athlete Development:Demonstratea commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes, emphasizing academic success, athletic excellence, personalgrowthand leadership on and off the field.
• Program Support: Manage team meal planning and travellogisticsfor home and away competitions, as needed. Provide dedicated administrative and tactical support to the Head Coach, executingadditionalduties as assigned to ensure program continuity.
• Adherence to all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations whilerepresentingthe institution with high professional integrity.Isessential.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degreeisrequired.
• Coaching experience at highschool, club,collegeor professional level.
• Availability to work varied hours and a flexible schedule include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision and a strong initiative.
• Attention to detail,maintaininga consistent standard of accuracy and thoroughness in all administrative and technical tasks.
• An appreciation and understanding of the role athletics play in a rigorous academic setting is essential.
• A team-oriented mindset with a dedicated focus on fostering a positive, inclusive culture within the program, the athletic department, and the broader campus community.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory completion of successful background checks.
• Physical requirements:Ability to perform, teach, anddemonstratetechnical aspects of assigned sport.
• The assistant coach willbe requiredto work in varied weather conditions.