Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility: The Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach supports the Head Men’s Soccer Coach in the administration, development, and success of the Bethel University Men’s Soccer program. The position is responsible for assisting with coaching, recruiting, player development, academic support, and program operations while promoting the mission, values, and standards of Bethel University and its athletic department. The Assistant Coach contributes to creating a competitive, disciplined, and student-centered environment that emphasizes athletic excellence, academic achievement, character development, and sportsmanship.

Under the general direction of The Vice President of Athletics

Under the direct supervision of Head Soccer Coach

Works as needed

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

      1.   Assist with planning and conducting team training sessions, practices, and competitive preparations. 

      2.   Assist with coaching during contests, including tactical instruction, player evaluation, and game management.

      3.  Support the recruitment of prospective student-athletes in accordance with Bethel University, conference, and NAIA regulations.

      4.  Participate in on-campus visits, evaluations, communications, and recruiting events as assigned.

      5.  Assist with player development programs focusing on technical, tactical, physical, and mental growth.

      6.  Support the academic success, personal development, and retention of student-athletes.

      7.  Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling, travel planning, equipment management, and compliance documentation.

      8.  Collaborate with athletic department staff, athletic training, strength and conditioning, and academic services.

      9.  Promote positive relationships with students, parents, alumni, and the university community.

    10.   Uphold and enforce team rules, university policies, and athletic department standards.

    11.  Represent Bethel University in a professional and ethical manner at all times.

    12.  Perform additional duties as required or directed.     

            This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be added at any time or without notice, based on the needs of the men’s soccer program and Bethel university. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned in accordance with institutional needs.   

Physical Requirements:

Work requires the physical demands of standing, bending, lifting, stooping or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time) and frequent walking; or moderate physical exertion (up to 50 pounds) on an intermittent basis (not a routine part of the job).

Environmental Conditions:

Work involves intermittent to occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements; may involve some contact with potentially hazardous or harmful elements in providing administrative or support services.