Asst Men's Soccer Coach

Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

Knox College invites applications for the Part-Time position of Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach. This is a four-month appointment, reporting to the Head Men’s Soccer Coach.  The successful candidate will have a focus on supporting student-athlete success and wellbeing as well as developing a competitive NCAA Division III program. 

  Knox College, a member of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III, is a vibrant community of scholar-teachers and students with a tradition of free inquiry, independent thought, and diverse perspectives.

Knox College is one of the 50 most diverse campuses in America and prides itself on its historic commitment to increase access to all qualified students of varied backgrounds, races, and conditions, regardless of financial means. U.S. News and World Report included Knox as one of its “Best Value Schools” in its 2023 rankings, listing it as #28 among national liberal arts colleges, recognizing academic quality and the price that students pay after receiving need-based scholarships or grants. Knox is also regularly recognized for this historic and transformative mission; Knox has been included in every edition of Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges since the groundbreaking book was first published in 1996. Washington Monthly ranks Knox #40 in the nation for its commitment to the public good, and  Forbes regularly includes Knox on its Grateful Grads Index, which rates the top 200 colleges and universities for the success of graduates and the number of alumni that financially support their alma mater. 

The Prairie Fire soccer program recruits locally and globally, as the team consists of student-athletes from all over the country and world. 

Knox athletes are student-athletes with a focus on achievement in the classroom, on the court or playing field, and as community and campus leaders. Institutional support for enhancing intercollegiate athletics is strong and the K Club booster organization has been very active in recent years with a significant upward trajectory both in engagement and dollars raised the past three years.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in all aspects of the Knox College Soccer Program including but not limited to: executing a successful recruiting and retention plan; integrating the program into the campus community; scheduling, planning, and supervising practices and contests; team travel; managing the program operating budget; developing cultural competence within the baseball program; fully supporting Knox College and Prairie Fire athletics department diversity and inclusion initiatives;  fundraising; administering all aspects of the program ensuring compliance with departmental, institutional, Midwest Conference (MWC), and NCAA rules and regulations; participating in alumni and booster engagement, including promotion of program on social media platforms; and additional coaching and administrative duties as assigned. The Assistant Coach must also provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes. Additionally, the assistant coach will work closely with the grounds department to care and maintain the playing field.

Additional duties will be determined, in part, by the experiences and strengths of the successful candidate and may include assisting with game operations, sports information, or facility management.

Required Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• Proven ability to organize and implement practice plans.
• Valid Driver's License
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects
• An appreciation for a residential liberal arts education, respect for individual differences, openness to the values and opinions of others, and flexibility to adapt to constant change

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Collegiate soccer coaching experience 
• Collegiate recruiting experience
• Previous experience maintaining soccer fields and/or equipment.
• Experience with recruiting database Front Rush (or similar database)
• Experience hosting collegiate soccer camps
• Experience with social media and overall promotion of the athletics program

Notice of Non-Discrimination 

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox

College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or

expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation,

sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran

status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission,

financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or

activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education

Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the

basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-

Discrimination is the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance. Any inquiries

regarding Title IX or the College 's policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment

should be directed to the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance identified

below. The coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and

faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s

policies and procedures.

Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance

Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209

337 South Cherry Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone: 309-341-7751

Email: cultureofrespect@knox.edu

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance, the United States Department of Education’s

Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S.

Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office

Email: ocr@ed.gov

 Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to either the Human Resources Manager or Director of Disability Support Services identified below.

For Employees:

 Human Resources

Administrative Services Bldg - 112 | Campus Box K-200

2 East South Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone: 309-341-7543

Email: hr@knox.edu

For Students:

Director of Disability Support Services

Stephanie Grimes

Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183

340 South West Street

Phone: 309-341-7478

Email: sgrimes@knox.edu

Learn more about our policies and procedures.