Graduate Assistant, Women's Soccer

Faulkner University is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Graduate Assistant for our Women's Soccer program. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable collegiate coaching experience while pursuing a graduate degree with Faulkner University. The selected individual will assist the Head Coach to support all aspects of the program, including player development, recruiting, training management, operations, and compliance.

This individual will serve as a positive role model and mentor to student-athletes, uphold the mission of Faulkner University, and contribute to a competitive and enriching team environment. Faulkner University is an NAIA Division I member and is competing in the Southern States Athletic Conference. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.

This is a full-time, 9-month position (Aug - April).

• Assist in planning and conducting training sessions
• Support game-day preparation, warm ups, positional coaching, and bench management
• Assist with identifying and evaluating prospective student athletes; help coordinate recruiting communications, campus visits, and talent assessments
• Support general team operations including travel, equipment management, practice setup, and facility coordination
• Assist in organizing community engagement, service projects, and team events

• Bachelor's degree required
• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Goalkeeper experience preferred
• Frequent evening and weekend hours, and travel

• Resume
• Cover letter

Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values, affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.

However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. Please refer to our website for further information.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu