Graduate Assistant: Women Soccer Graduate Assistant Coach

North Park University•Chicago, IL

9d•$3,000•Onsite

About The Position

North Park University, a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, is seeking applications for the position of Women's Soccer Graduate Assistant Coach. This assistantship begins in August 2026 and includes tuition remission, a partial meal plan, and a $3,000 stipend per semester. North Park University, founded in 1891 and affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, serves over 3,200 students. Located in Chicago's northside, NPU is a Christian university committed to diversity and serving diverse populations, recently designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. The university values diversity and encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Situated in the ethnically diverse Albany Park neighborhood, NPU is nine miles from downtown Chicago and offers a campus environment described as an oasis in the city. The university's mission is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology. Its vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence where faith, learning, and service meet.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required.
Coaching or playing experience and extensive knowledge of the sport of soccer at the collegiate level are required.
Applicant must obtain acceptance in a North Park University graduate program.
Applicant must be able to work an non-traditional work schedule (i.e. frequent nights and weekends).
Able to lift and move athletic equipment.
Able to travel with team, by vehicle or plane.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education.

Responsibilities

Assists the head coach with the daily operations of the women’s soccer program at North Park University.
Analyze performance and instruct athletes in soccer techniques and strategies in preparation for and during athletics competition.
Assist with all phases of competitive NCAA and CCIW compliant recruiting.
Execute practice and game planning/evaluation, including video exchange and breakdown.
Ensure a commitment to the academic success of soccer student-athletes, including monitoring academic performance, attendance, and social behavior.
Build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and the campus community.
Manage equipment usage.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Head Soccer Coach, Assistant Vice President for Athletics, and Associate and Assistant Athletic Directors.