Assistant Coach-Women's Soccer

Wheaton College•Wheaton, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the lead assistant coach for the women’s soccer team and serves on the Chrouser Sports Complex Facilities Team. This position reports to the Head Women’s Soccer Coach. This person will operate with a committed understanding that in the pursuit of athletic excellence, we seek to develop students for Christian life and service. This is a full-time position and pays $53,000-$56,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years collegiate playing experience
Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes on and off of the soccer field
Excellent communication skills
A commitment to the values of NCAA Division III athletics and Christ-centered education
Strong organizational skills
Competency in MSOffice computer programs
Affirmation of the Wheaton College Statement of Faith as a faithful expression of one’s own theological convictions
Affirmation of the biblical standards for Christian character and God-honoring behavior described throughout the Wheaton College Community Covenant, and promise to adhere to them in personal practice
Support of the Wheaton College Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, the Gender Equity Vision Statement, and the College’s Convictions on Human Sexuality.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach in managing and supporting all aspects of the women’s soccer program
Comply with the mission and vision of Wheaton College; adhere to all College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and NCAA rules and regulations
Monitor team standards
Plan and execute practice with head coach
Execute practice plans when the head coach is absent
Assist in the development all off-season and holiday break training programs
Provide feedback and skill instruction to individuals and team
Provide leadership and discipleship to current student-athletes
Help manage logistics of every three-four year team ministry trips—negotiate and purchase air fare, complete the Wheaton College paperwork for the Global and Experiential Learning Office, coordinate with student health services, write fundraising letters, track the fundraising, etc.
Seek intentional discipleship—encourage and correct players on and off the soccer field
Be a consistent role model and resource for players in their own spiritual development
Lead occasional team devotionals
Provide leadership with captains who organize player-led discipleship small groups
Assist with the development and execute strategy for all women’s soccer student-athlete recruitment
Assist the head coach in all aspects related to recruiting, selecting, and retaining a minimum of 20-25 team members that reflect the profile of Wheaton College students
Review initial prospect list and identify athletes to pursue
Assess talent through scouting visits to high school games, tournaments and camps
Establish relationship with prospect and family
Coordinate campus visits/recruiting days
Secure travel arrangements—negotiating air fare, hotels, rental vehicles, and food for away games
Supervise team manager if applicable