Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a prestigious athletics program in a leading university, emphasizing athlete welfare and skill development.
- Engagement with elite-level athletes in a prestigious university setting
- Diverse opportunities for professional development and networking
- Strong focus on both athletic and personal growth of student-athletes
Pros
- Connections with high-level collegiate athletes and coaches
- Emphasis on both athletic success and personal development
- Competitive coaching environment with a respected institution
Cons
- High expectations tied to performance and program success
- Long hours, particularly during the season
- Need to adhere strictly to NCAA regulations
Who it's for
Mid • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced coaches with a keen interest in soccer
- Professionals seeking to work within a high-caliber athletics program
- Individuals dedicated to student-athlete welfare
Not recommended for
- Candidates without coaching credentials
- Those seeking low-pressure work environments
- Individuals uncomfortable with compliance regulations
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Job description
One of the world’s leading universities, Columbia University Athletics offers elite-level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships. With 31 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan. A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, and Dodge Fitness Center.
The Assistant Coach provides administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Men’s Soccer Coach.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Achieving a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions under the direction of the Head Men’s Soccer Coach
• Recruiting student-athletes effectively under the direction of the Head Men’s Soccer Coach
• Achieving competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student-athletes
• Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking, listening and presentation abilities.
• Responsible for teaching in the required Physical Education program.
• Exhibiting supportive and cooperative behavior in pursuing sport program goals established by the Head Men’s Soccer Coach
• Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student-athletes
• Completing all assignments made by the Head Men’s Soccer Coach including but not limited to budgeting, scheduling and fundraising and alumni relations as well as all program operations & video/data analysis for team and opponents.
• Promoting the success of gender and minority equity initiatives by engaging in related recruiting activities and programs
• Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Ivy League Conference, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations and/or Code of Ethics
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Department
• Performing duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education
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