Lead Men's Soccer Coach — Build a Championship Program

UIS Observer; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for the Head Men's Soccer Coach. The role leads the competitive intercollegiate program within NCAA Division II, GLVC, and UIS Department of Athletics, reporting to the Director of Athletics.

The position emphasizes recruiting, student-athlete development, budgeting, compliance, alumni engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration to advance UIS soccer and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years coaching experience in men’s soccer.

Responsibilities

• Teach advanced skills and game strategies to UIS men’s soccer student-athletes.
• Recruit talented student-athletes who excel academically and athletically.
• Schedule and conduct practices and competitions including team travel.
• Oversee budgeting, strategic planning, and reconciliation of soccer accounts.
• Engage alumni and community; lead fundraising and promotional efforts for UIS soccer.
• Identify and mentor assistant coaches; collaborate with athletic training, compliance, and academics staff.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA Division II and GLVC rules; complete required trainings.

Skills

Skill instruction

Practice planning

Academic monitoring

Fundraising

Public relations

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

NCAA rules

Ethical integrity

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for the Head Men's Soccer Coach. The role leads the competitive intercollegiate program within NCAA Division II, GLVC, and UIS Department of Athletics, reporting to the Director of Athletics.

The position emphasizes recruiting, student-athlete development, budgeting, compliance, alumni engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration to advance UIS soccer and student success.