Assistant Soccer Coach (Season Dates: 6/1/2025 - 11/1/2025)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the coach with daily practice preparation and training, on the field coaching, recruiting prospective student-athletes and scouting opponents. This position is expected to communicate and develop a rapport with student-athletes, faculty/staff and alumni. The Assistant Soccer Coach is also responsible for assisting with facilities, home game management and/or equipment room responsibilities during the academic year.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Head Coach with oversight of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) soccer program, including coaching, team meetings and overall organization of the team.
• Attend informational interest meetings at the beginning of each season.
• Assist the Head Coach with planning, organizing, and conducting tryouts.
• Coordinate skill development and assist the Head Coach with designing coaching strategies which prepare the team for competition.
• Mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth.
• Foster a culture of positivity, support, and confidence.
• Manage the safety, health and conduct of players during team meetings, practices and games.
• Serve in the Head Coach role, in the absence of the Head Coach for any game or practice.
• Assist the Head Coach with the planning, organization, and supervision of practice per week during the season.
• Travel with the team for all away contests, typically on the weekends. Drive a 14-passenger mini-bus, if necessary.
• Assist the Athletics Department with game day management.
• Assist with the maintenance and inventory of sports equipment and supplies, including uniform disbursement and collection.
• Identify, recruit, and retain current students, as well as incoming and prospective students.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associate’s Degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year as a previous soccer assistant coach at the high school and/or college level or two (2) to four (4) years as a college level soccer athlete.

Licenses / Certifications:

• First Aid/Adult CPR/AED.
• Valid Driver’s License. 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and dependable.
• Display a high level of energy and self-motivation.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Detail oriented and thorough.
• Ability to keep a positive mindset and convey confidence.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be trained to operate a 14-passenger mini-bus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be available to work nights and weekends as required due to business needs.
• Ability to withstand varying temperatures (hot or cold).
• Able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds as needed.
• Regular work requires a great deal of standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to bend, stoop, or reach as needed.