Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Description

Position Summary

Calumet College of St. Joseph is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and relationship-driven Assistant Men's Soccer Coach with a strong background in recruiting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in building a competitive roster by identifying, evaluating, and recruiting high-quality student-athletes while assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the men's soccer program.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about college recruiting, player development, and helping build a championship culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruiting (Primary Responsibility)

• Serve as the program's lead recruiter under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes through high schools, club programs, junior colleges, and the NCAA Transfer Portal.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with club directors, coaches, recruiting coordinators, and player representatives.
• Conduct regular communication with prospective student-athletes and their families through phone calls, text messages, emails, and virtual meetings.
• Coordinate on-campus recruiting visits and assist prospects throughout the admissions and financial aid process.
• Attend showcases, tournaments, ID camps, and recruiting events to evaluate talent.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records and assist with roster management and scholarship allocation.
• Meet recruiting benchmarks established by the Head Coach.

Coaching Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting daily training sessions.
• Provide technical, tactical, and positional instruction during practices and competitions.
• Assist with opponent scouting, match preparation, and video analysis.
• Support the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes.
• Assist with match-day operations and travel.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, travel logistics, equipment management, and team operations.
• Help organize camps, clinics, and community outreach initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all NAIA, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC), and institutional policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Collegiate coaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience and success in collegiate recruiting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel for recruiting and competition.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous collegiate coaching experience.
• Experience recruiting at the NAIA, NCAA, or junior college level.
• Experience of domestic and international recruiting.
• Experience with video analysis software and recruiting databases.
• Goalkeeper or positional coaching experience is a plus.

Desired Characteristics

The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter with a relentless work ethic and a passion for recruiting. They should be organized, relationship-oriented, and committed to developing student-athletes both on and off the field. The successful candidate will embrace the mission and values of Calumet College of St. Joseph while helping build a competitive and respected men's soccer program.

Application Materials
Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three professional references