Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

Purdue University Fort Wayne is currently seeking a full-time, onsite Associate Men’s Soccer Coach in the Athletics department. This position will support and promote the Athletics Department mission, values, and principles. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and promotion of a competitive NCAA Division I Men's Soccer program.
• Understand, follow and enforce all NCAA bylaws, League regulations, and university academic and other policies and procedures.
• Assist as requested with the recruitment of quality players.  
• Assist with the running of practices and practice content.
• Assist as requested with the scheduling of contests as needed by the Head Coach.
• Assist with travel arrangements (vehicles, meals, lodging, etc.)    
• Assist with any needed coordination of team technical needs, ordering equipment, uniforms, gear and/or supplies.
• Participate in development activities under the direction of the Director of Athletics and/or Head Coach in conjunction with efforts of the Office of Advancement.
• Assume temporary administrative roles as required/needed by the Athletic Department.
• Participate in departmental meetings, searches, committees as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3+ years or equivalent experience as a collegiate coach.
• Successful playing or coaching at the collegiate level, knowledge of NCAA DI rules and recruiting experience.
• Working knowledge of NCAA DI rules, fundamentals, techniques, and rules of sport.
• Ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, faculty, staff, students and general public.
• Ability to assist with recruit under highly selective academic and athletic standards;
• Ability to assist in the assessment of athletic skills and instruct athletes in techniques of sport;
• Ability to assist in the develop game strategies required.
• Ability needed to work evenings and weekends at Athletic events
• Must have a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree.
• Division I Level experience.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:  

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. 
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position. 
• A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.

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