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Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University

St Joseph, MO, USA
Posted on Feb 7, 2026
Position Information
Position Title Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer
Job Description
Missouri Western State University, located in St. Joseph, Missouri, just 45 minutes north of Kansas City, invites applicants for our Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach opening. The Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Women’s Soccer Coach with all facets of creating a successful women’s soccer program.

Missouri Western is an NCAA Division II institution, which successfully competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) in 16 sports and Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) in 1 sport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Assists with the coaching, organization, administration and development of a successful collegiate athletic program.
  • Assists in the planning and implementation of details in all aspects of the women’s soccer program.
  • Monitor the mental and physical health of student-athletes.
  • Assist in monitoring the academic performance of student-athletes.
  • Recruit and build relationships with prospects that are identified by the staff as good fits for MWSU via phone, text and in-person communications.
  • Organize and produce scouting reports on opponents in a manner determined by head coach.
  • Represents the University at campus, alumni and community functions.
  • Ability to travel to on and off campus games, work alternative work schedules, including evenings and weekends.
  • Comply with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, the MIAA, Missouri Western State University, as well as those of the team.
  • Perform administrative duties as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport.
  • Knowledge of the specific skills required for each position.
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
  • Ability to develop relationships with student-athletes and prospective recruits.
  • Ability to coach student-athletes.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and other general office equipment.
  • Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously .
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Previous soccer coaching or playing experience at the collegiate level
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Training required
  • A valid driver’s license is required
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
  • Generally works in an office or an indoor or outdoor sports environment.
  • May be exposed to the loud noise of an audience at games.
  • May be exposed to inclement weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
  • Position requires heavy physical activity, and the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
  • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
FLSA Exempt
Additional Demands
  • Regular travel is required.
  • Regular nighttime and weekend work is required.
Hours of Work
Schedule will vary