Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087Position Type: AthleticsEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Shift: Full TimeJob Category: Other

Position Title

Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

Hours Per Week

TBD

Posting Date

May 25, 2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Job Type

Full Time

Internal Job Category

Staff

Job Statement/Summary

The Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all management aspects of his/her team. The Assistant Coach must assist the Head Coach with practice and games. Assistant Coaches must make prospective student-athletes aware of all policies and procedures in the University Regulations and the Athletic Handbook. The Assistant Coach should also provide assistance, as needed, in the recruitment of players each season in accordance with University and NAIA rules and regulations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Instructing student-athletes in all aspects of the sport and establishing adherence guidelines associated with NAIA Mid-South conference rules as well as the University’s policies

Instruction/establishment of comprehensive safety method and standards for student-athletes

Research and preparation of academic teaching methodology relating to sport

Assist with the coordination, planning and development of the sport program

Leading and monitoring both training and practice sessions

Develop and maintain effective interaction with students, staff, alumni, parents, etc.

Mentoring and supporting each student-athlete to maximize their academic success

Review of films to continually improve the success of the program

Evaluate players’ strengths and weaknesses

Ensure that injured players receive appropriate care

Schedule games and practices seeking to minimize scheduling conflicts as much as practicable and to maximize fan participation to the extent possible

Attend all practices having a clear and organized practice plan

Transport the team to away contests, by either driving or having a driver arranged

Assist in managing the team budget

Assist in managing team fundraising efforts

Attend all coaches meetings

Assist in handling all aspects of camps and clinics offered

Consistently communicate with the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director regarding matters related to the program when necessary

Consistently communicate with the Faculty Athletic Representative and Athletic Director regarding all eligibility and scholarship offers when necessary

Assist in managing all recruiting, practice, and travel forms

Assist in managing game day operations

Adhere to the Athletic Department’s Regulations

Adhere to and promote the University and the Athletic Department mission, philosophy, and objectives

Adhere to and promote University policy and all respects

General maintenance to the fields, weight rooms and gyms, which may require lifting or moving of equipment weighing 50 pounds

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Knowledge, Skills

and Abilities

This is a twelve month position reporting to the Head Coach and Athletic Director. The Assistant Coach must have a strong commitment to Athletics and exceptional independent judgment, problem solving, planning skills, and the ability to effectively motivate student-athletes. The Assistant Coach must have the knowledge to teach the sport and the ability to recruit. The Assistant Coach must display professionalism in all aspects of the position.

Experience

1-3 years of college coaching experience preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Requires standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying and climbing, reaching both high and low. Frequently requires walking and balancing.

Work is conducted in a high-paced and very stressful environment. Assistant Coaches are generally in high-profile positions.