Job Description
Position: Women's Soccer Assistant Coach
Department: Athletics
Campus: North Manchester, IN, USA
Target Hire Date: June 2026
Manchester University is seeking a passionate and dedicated Women's Soccer Assistant Coach to help advance a competitive NCAA Division III program rooted in academic excellence, integrity, and student-athlete development. Reporting to the Head Coach, this position plays a vital role in recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and supporting student-athletes while contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the women's soccer program. This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position with travel and nontraditional hours required, especially in season.
What You'll Do:
- Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of program leadership, including coaching, recruiting, retention, and team operations
- Support the recruitment of student-athletes committed to both athletic and academic success
- Monitor and support student-athlete eligibility and collaborate with campus partners to promote academic achievement
- Help plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions and game-day operations
- Assist with scheduling, travel planning, budgeting, equipment management, and inventory
- Support fundraising efforts and alumni/advancement initiatives
- Promote a positive team culture aligned with institutional values and NCAA, conference, and university regulations
- Contribute to student-athlete development through feedback, evaluation, and mentorship
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the athletics department
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Coaching and/or playing experience preferred; NCAA Division III experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and compliance
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate university vehicles
- CPR/AED/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
Why Manchester University? At MU, we:
- Inclusive, Values-Driven Culture - We respect every individual and foster integrity, compassion, and service.
- Work-Life Balance - Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits - Comprehensive health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition remission.
- Professional Growth - Tuition-free classes, development opportunities, and scholarly engagement.
- Wellness & Perks - Free PERC membership, caregiver leave, and employee assistance programs.
To apply, please select the "Apply" button to begin the application process and submit a cover letter and resume.
Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to respecting the infinite worth of every individual.
We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | North Manchester, IN |
| Industry | Education |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | http://www.manchester.edu |
About Company
Manchester University is an independent, liberal arts university with a campus in North Manchester, Ind., where approximately 1,300 students choose from at least 60 areas of undergraduate study, two master's programs and 21 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Our second campus in Fort Wayne is home to the Manchester University College of Pharmacy, where graduates are awarded the Pharm.D. Doctoral degree.
Manchester has a distinctive commitment to developing respect for ethnic, cultural and religious pluralism and an international consciousness. Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition. As an institution rooted in the tradition of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester University values learning, faith, service, integrity, diversity, and community.