Employment Opportunities

Join the University of Dayton's Athletics division and be part of a dynamic, values-driven community that fosters personal and professional growth. As an Assistant Coach for the Men's Soccer team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the lives of student-athletes, contribute to a winning program, and promote the University's mission of academic excellence and character development.

The assistant men's soccer coach will assist the head coach in nearly all aspects of the men's soccer program. The assistant coach will primarily instruct, train and coach student-athletes about collegiate soccer, including the game and skills required; instruct student-athletes for purposes of academic, social development, compliance requirements, and safety and health considerations. This coaching position will also assist in recruiting quality Division I student-athletes and will assist the head coach in leadership duties including team composition, competition strategies and peak performance. The assistant coach will assist in program operations, including travel arrangements and video needs, and will perform additional duties related to coaching (e.g., compliance education, budget management, equipment procurement, fund raising and other duties as assigned by head coach). The assistant coach should be able to demonstrate expertise in all aspects of coaching student athletes and a commitment to the highest ideals of leadership, sportsmanship and academics. UD Athletics employees are expected to comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University, the NCAA and the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Bachelor's degree,
Three years of experience coaching or playing at the collegiate level,
Able to demonstrate good written communication skills,
A valid driver's license, maintain a low risk driving record and able to be insured by the university.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

USSF E license or higher, or equivalent,
Experienced recruiting/retaining student-athletes,
Experience in video editing and using software to edit game tapes,
Able to demonstrate expertise in all aspects of coaching student-athletes and a commitment to the highest ideals of leadership, sportsmanship and academics.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.