Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

Minimum Starting Salary: $32,000 Annually

Summary: Assistant Men's Soccer Coach assists in development, management, implementation, and advancement of competitive intercollegiate men's soccer program within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA Division II, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), and Department of Athletics  Assistant Men's Soccer Coach reports to the Head Men's Soccer Coach.

• Teach and instruct advanced level skills, techniques, and game strategies inherent in the highest level of competitive play; developing UIS men’s soccer student-athletes to successful competitive achievements.
• Assist in recruiting highly successful men’s soccer student-athletes who are both physically and academically talented, represent UIS with good character, and strive to graduate from UIS.
• Assist in preparation for practices, competitions, and team travel.
• Assist with fundraising, marketing, promotion, and alumni and community engagement of UIS men’s soccer and Department of Athletics at UIS.
• Collaborate with athletic training staff, academic support personnel, strength and conditioning, compliance staff, and other campus personnel to enhance and support UIS men’s soccer student‑athlete experience.
• Accountable for compliance with all NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules, including submission of all compliance forms, adherence to all compliance policies and procedures, and attendance of mandatory NCAA rules education sessions.
• Assist in coordinating camps/clinics to increase local and regional exposure of UIS and UIS soccer.
• Attend GLVC, UIS, and Department of Athletics meetings as scheduled; hold office hours; complete required NCAA and UIS training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the department’s strategic goals and ongoing initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Collegiate soccer coaching and/or collegiate soccer playing experience required.

• Master's degree preferred.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Candidates selected for hire must disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or harassment and authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding such findings.

This position is eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security; it is covered by the State University Retirement System.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted to UIS HR at hr employment or call .

• All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.
• Senior level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time.
• Job function:
  Education and Training;
  Industry: Higher Education.