Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

About the Role Luther College is seeking an Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach to support and assist the head coach in leading the women’s soccer program. The role combines coaching responsibilities, recruiting activities, and program administration while fostering a positive team culture aligned with Luther College’s mission. The position may require travel and evening/weekend commitments consistent with intercollegiate athletics, compliance with NCAA Division III and Midwest Conference policies, and ongoing professional development. What You'll Do

• Serve as the lead assistant women's soccer coach with coaching responsibilities assigned by the head coach; attend practices, competitions, meetings, planning sessions, recruiting activities, and other essential soccer-related functions.
• Assist the head coach in the administration and management of the women’s soccer program as assigned; actively participate in recruitment and retention of student-athletes; support holistic development of student-athletes and contribute to a positive team culture aligned with Luther College’s mission.
• Demonstrate professionalism and engage in ongoing professional development, including staying current with coaching strategies, teaching techniques, recruiting trends, and NCAA Division III best practices.
• Adhere to the rules, policies, and regulations established by Luther College, the Midwest Conference, and the NCAA; demonstrate a willingness to support the mission, philosophy, and goals of Luther College, NCAA Division III athletics, and the Midwest Conference.
• Assist with team travel coordination, game preparation, equipment organization, and other operational aspects of the program; perform other duties as assigned by the head coach and/or Director of Athletics.
• Athletics Administrative and Event Operations Responsibilities: assist with athletics event management and game operations for home contests and special events; support day-to-day operational needs of the athletics department; assist with coordination and supervision of student workers and game day staff; collaborate with coaches and athletics staff to support departmental initiatives and student-athlete experience efforts; provide administrative and operational support for athletics programs and departmental functions as assigned; contribute positively to a collaborative, team-oriented athletics department culture; perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of successful high school or college soccer coaching experience preferred.
• Experience with recruiting software, CRMs, and/or institutional enrollment systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented athletics environment.
• Willingness to adhere to rules, policies, and regulations; staying current with coaching strategies and NCAA Division III best practices. Nice to Have
• Familiarity with Luther College, Midwest Conference, and NCAA Division III athletics environment.
• Experience working with diverse student-athlete populations. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: $26,000–$27,500 USD per year; FTE 0.83.