26-135 Full-Time Assistant Men's Soccer Coach - Department of Athletics

Salary: $40,000.00 Annually

Location: West Chester University, PA

Job Number: 26-135

Department: University Affairs

Division: Athletics

Opening Date: 05/11/2026

Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Department of Athletics invites applications for a Full-Time Assistant Men's Soccer Coach.

West Chester University is an NCAA Division II member of the highly competitive Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Department of Athletics prepares our student athletes for life-long success by providing opportunities for them to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in the community. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting all duties associated with successful coaching at the college level. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills to be a positive role model and representative of the university. This position requires the ability to travel extensively on both weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Head Coach in fulfilling all responsibilities associated with successful coaching at the college level
• Identify and recruit athletically and academically qualified student-athletes
• Schedule and organize practice sessions
• Coach techniques and tactics in practice sessions
• Coach on game day
• Monitor academic progress and promote student-athlete well-being
• Assist with the management of equipment, team travel, and budget
• Assist with administrative duties
• Support alumni relations and fundraising
• Organize and administer camps and clinics
• Breakdown video for team and individual sessions
• Follow and demonstrate support for all policies and regulations of West Chester University, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association
• Travel for recruiting and competition
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Collegiate or professional soccer playing experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous collegiate, high school, or club-level soccer coaching experience
• Knowledge of and conformity to NCAA rules
• Recruiting experience

Special Instructions

Salary and benefits are dictated by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) Non-Faculty Coaches Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Candidates should apply online at . A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references are required for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls please.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer.

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