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Men's soccer assistant coach

Graduate assistant

Part-time/10 months

Bluffton University is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual for the position of graduate assistant for men’s soccer. This position offers the opportunity to work with a competitive NCAA Division III program in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC). The candidate must have a strong foundation in soccer along with effective communication, organizational and supervisory skills with the ability to show mature, responsible and professional leadership. The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Bluffton University and be the primary assistant soccer coach.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • acceptance into the graduate program
  • Must submit to a criminal background check, subject to review and approval by Bluffton University
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive university vans

Preferred

  • Competed as a collegiate soccer student-athlete at any level
  • Interest in pursuing a career in coaching or leadership
  • Efficient multi-tasking, time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in providing coaching leadership during trainings and during matches. Recruiting and related responsibilities (i.e. phone calls, on and off campus athletic recruiting).

Other duties might include but are not limited to the following: 
  • Weekend/weekday travel to soccer tournaments/games
  • Assist in organizing, scheduling and running practices
  • Equipment care and inventory
  • Organize and supervise camps and other events
  • Support head coach with fundraising efforts
  • Assist with management of social media accounts
  • Assist with community service efforts
  • Field maintenance
  • Other duties to be assigned by the head coach
The director of athletics will serve as the supervisor for secondary activities that can be added to fill out a GA’s load assignment throughout the year.  Potential secondary responsibilities could be but are not limited to the following: facility duties, assist with event management, intramural program supervision and sports information assignments. These additional assignments are subject to qualifications and availability and will be determined by the director of athletics in consultation with respective head coaches.
 
Professional in all environments whether actively leading the team or being a representative of the program.

DEGREE OBTAINED:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Social Work (MSW)

Compensation:
Full tuition waiver with competitive stipend and room and board.

Appointment:
Aug. 1, 2025

Deadline:
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when all of the following materials have been submitted:

Bluffton University employment requirements

Send employment application materials to:

Head Coach Sean Kaighin
kaighins@bluffton.edu

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.
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