Knox College invites applications for the position of Assistant Women's Soccer Coach. This is a part-time, 12-month, non-benefits eligible position reporting to the Head Coach.

The successful candidate will have a focus on supporting student-athlete success and developing a competitive NCAA Division III program.

Knox College, a member of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III, is a vibrant community of scholar-teachers and students with a tradition of free inquiry, independent thought, and diverse perspectives.

That's according to News and World Report, which ranked Knox #28 among colleges with top reputations for both academic excellence and affordability.

Washington Monthly named Knox a top-100 midwestern "Best Bang for the Buck" college in the magazine's College Guide and Rankings.

Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine selected Knox a "Best College Value" for the 12th year in a row! And, recently, News & World Report ranked Knox #72 among 210 national liberal arts colleges, where we also made #28 as one of its Best Value schools.

Knox was also selected to be part of The Princeton Review’s 2023 edition of The Best 388 Colleges, as well as one of the 158 Best Midwestern Regional Colleges.

Essential Duties :

• The Assistant Women's Soccer Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in all aspects of the Knox College women's soccer program including but not limited to;
• executing a successful recruiting and retention plan as assigned; integrating the program into the campus community; scheduling, planning, and supervising practices and contests as assigned;
• assist with the management of the program’s operating budget; assist with administering all aspects of the programs ensuring compliance with departmental, institutional, Midwest Conference (MWC) and NCAA rules and regulations;
• alumni and booster engagement; assist with the programs social media activity as assigned; assist with equipment purchasing, distribution and maintenance as needed;
• attend all required department meetings, complete all administrative assignments, and attend all required functions as designated by the Head Coach, Athletics Department and / or the Director of Athletics;

additional coaching and administrative duties as assigned. Must pass the NCAA rules compliance test and comply with all NCAA rules and regulations.

Will work with the Director of Athletics and the Athletic Department Administration to ensure that all athletes are academically eligible, medically cleared and properly insured.

Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes within the NCAA Division III philosophy.

Collegial respect and professionalism are expected and required.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• Playing or coaching experience at the collegiate level
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects
• An appreciation for a residential liberal arts education and flexibility to adapt to constant change
• Respect for individual differences, openness to the values and opinions of others, and commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for underrepresented communities

Preferred Qualifications :

• Coaching experience at the collegiate level
• 1 or more years experience recruiting at the collegiate level
• Experience with HUDL video editing system
• Experience with Front Rush Database
• Experience with photoshop and / or score shots

Last updated : 2024-06-20