Extra Help Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

University of Illinois Springfield•Springfield, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extra Help Assistant Men's Soccer Coach assists in the development and advancement of a competitive intercollegiate men's soccer program within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA Division II, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), and the Department of Athletics at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). This extra help position will support the Head Coach in all areas during crucial recruiting months in the absence of a full-time assistant.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Collegiate soccer playing experience required.
Must have a comprehensive understanding of athletic media relations with outstanding writing, communication and interpersonal skills, a working knowledge of in-game statistical program(s)
Proficient in desktop publishing and website management with accompanying software
Proficient with social media design & execution
Ability to travel and work nights and weekends required
High degree of integrity; demonstration of good, independent judgment and the ability to respond quickly and work successfully under pressure and in a very open and public environment
Must be able to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple tasks while working under minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or plan to complete Bachelor's degree by end of January 2027 preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach and instruct advanced level skills, techniques, and game strategies inherent in the highest level of competitive play; developing UIS men’s soccer student-athletes to successful competitive achievements.
Assist in recruiting highly successful men’s soccer student-athletes who are both physically and academically talented, who represent UIS and Department of Athletics with good character, and who strive to graduate from UIS.
Assist in preparation for practices, competitions, and team travel.
Assist with fundraising, marketing, promotion, and alumni and community engagement of UIS men’s soccer and Department of Athletics at UIS.
Collaborate with athletic training staff, academic support personnel, strength and conditioning, compliance staff, and other campus personnel to enhance and support UIS men’s soccer student-athlete experience.
Accountable for compliance with all NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules; including submission of all compliance forms, adherence to all compliance policies and procedures, and attendance of mandatory NCAA rules education sessions.
Assist in coordinating camps/clinics in an effort to increase local and regional exposure of UIS and UIS soccer.
Attend GLVC, UIS, and Department of Athletics meetings as scheduled; hold office hours; complete required NCAA and UIS training.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the department’s strategic goals and on-going initiatives.