Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer

Washington University (WashU) is a selective, private research institution that was founded in 1853 with highly ranked undergraduate programs and top ranked graduate programs including the Olin Business School and the School of Medicine. WashU is located in St. Louis, the second largest city in Missouri which has a thriving music and arts scene, unique neighborhoods with distinct personalities, successful professional sports teams, and a host of local owned restaurants and shops.

WashU Athletics has a rich tradition of athletic achievement that began over 100 years ago and competes at the Division III level of the NCAA. WashU’s varsity sports portfolio contains 19 programs. WashU’s primary conference affiliation is the University Athletic Association Conference (UAA) while football competes in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC). With an alumni base spread throughout the country, the reach of WashU’s athletic programs continues to grow.

WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks a soccer coaching professional for the position of Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer. The Division of Student Affairs advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success.

The Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach will serve as the primary assistant for the men’s soccer program; responsible for the program development, instruction, and coaching in an effort to prepare them physically and mentally to compete safely and successfully for conference and national titles, and the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.

This is a 10-month, full-time position during the months of August through May.

• Plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions; provide in-game tactical instruction.
• Teach sport-specific techniques, advanced skills, and competition strategies to individuals and groups.
• Analyze film of future opponents to prepare detailed scouting reports and game strategies.
• Recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Organize team travel, manage equipment/uniform inventory.
• Maintain strict adherence to all NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with support staff to monitor and promote success.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to travel to on and off campus games, work alternative work schedules, including evenings and weekends.

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

No specific certification is required for this position.

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Not Applicable

A driver's license is not required for this position.

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Master's degree

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Heart Association, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Trauma Event Management, NCAA Rule Test - National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

College Coaching (3 Years)

Coaching, Communicativeness, Computer Literacy, Conceptualize Ideas, Coordinating Programs, Following Instructions, Game Analysis, NCAA Compliance, Objectives Oriented, Organizing, Positive Communication, Public Relations (PR), Recruiting, Safe Work Practices, Setting Direction, Skill Development, Sport-Specific Training, Teaching, Team Development, Team Management, Team Supervision, Team Supervision, Video Technologies, Work Analysis, Working Independently