Assistant Athletics Coach, Women's Soccer

Babson College • Wellesley, MA

3d • $40,887 - $45,430

About The Position

Serves as a varsity assistant coach within the Department of Athletics and Recreation, collaborating with the head coach on program management and direction in alignment with Athletics’ strategic plan. Assumes head coaching duties in the head coach’s absence and additional secondary departmental duties as assigned by the AVP, Athletics and Athletic Advancement, or their designee.

The role supports coaching, student-athlete development and academic progress, opponent scouting, and student-athlete recruitment. It also involves relationships with campus support departments and requires work during days, evenings, and weekends, as well as in-person travel and overnight stays for games, recruiting, conferences, and tournaments.

This is an exempt position with a pay range of $40,887–$45,430, depending on the candidate’s experience. The role is also eligible for performance- and budget-based bonuses. Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 28 hours per week for 10 months.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1–3 years of previous coaching experience.
• Hepatitis B vaccination and training in compliance with OSHA regulations; both must be maintained throughout employment.
• Maintain current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use.
• Strong communication skills.
• Comply with all NCAA, NEWMAC, and Babson College rules.
• Contribute to a culture of inclusion and belonging for staff members, student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, and departmental stakeholders.
• Commitment to working with a diverse student body, staff, and other constituents.
• Ability to envision and propose new methods that support ET&A, take thoughtful risks, and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to achieve results.
• Ability to anticipate and embrace change, develop and use new skills, take on challenging tasks, and remain flexible as conditions change.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Able to work days, evenings, and weekends and travel in person with overnight stays for regular and postseason games, recruiting, conferences, and tournaments as directed by the Head Coach.
• Have held a valid unrestricted U.S. driver’s license for one year and maintain an insurable or satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
• Successfully complete and pass the College’s vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; comply with annual or more frequent driving-record reviews and safety training as required by management.
• Able to perform regular physical exertion, walk, work exposed to weather, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous college playing and coaching experience.
• Experience with game film software or online programs such as Synergy or Hudl, and roster management software such as ARMS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the head coach on all aspects of managing and directing the program in conjunction with the Athletics strategic plan; assume head coach duties in their absence.
• Assist in planning and coaching practices and games as directed by the head coach; teach advanced-level skills and game strategies.
• Counsel students on general and sport-related matters and refer them to appropriate student support resources and offices as necessary.
• Assist in monitoring student-athletes’ academic progress; collaborate with class deans; mentor athletes and help resolve academic and non-academic issues; and be available to coaches and players before, during, and after practices, games, and events.
• Develop and maintain liaison relationships with Health Services, Residential Education, Student Activities and Leadership Programs, and other appropriate departments to facilitate program development and management for student-athletes.
• Assist the head coach in scouting opponents and in preparing, planning, conducting, and evaluating practice sessions as required.
• Assist with recruiting student-athletes, including contacting high/prep school coaches, planning recruiting trips with the head coach, attending off-campus games to evaluate athletes, and preparing and distributing recruiting information.
• Assume additional secondary departmental responsibilities and other duties as required by the AVP, Athletics and Athletic Advancement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group life and long-term disability insurance.
• Business travel accident insurance.
• Mental health benefits.
• Vacation starting at three weeks annually.
• Two weeks of sick time.
• One week of paid family illness time.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Twelve paid holidays per year; President’s holidays are determined annually.
• 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
• Wellbeing programs.
• Virtual fitness platform.
• Employee assistance program.
• Performance- and budget-based bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level