Job Description
Job Description
About Augustana University:
Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Guided by Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030, the comprehensive strategic plan for Augustana University, Augustana Athletics' vision for the foreseeable future is twofold: 1. Build a nationally competitive men's hockey program that competes at the Division I level 2. Win the Division II Learfield Director's Cup celebrating broad based excellence.
With the addition of the $70 million Midco Arena, Augustana Athletics is launched the first collegiate hockey program in South Dakota in 2023 and is also the first athletics program to compete at Division I that calls Sioux Falls home. Currently with 21 NCAA Division II sports programs, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships since 2016. Viking Athletics finished #7 nationally in the Division II Learfield Director’s Cup in 2021-22 and also won the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) All Sports Award.
Assistant Coach – Women’s Soccer
Augustana University invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach – Women’s Soccer. This 12-month position supports all aspects of coaching the NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer program and is responsible for developing and assisting with maintaining a nationally competitive program. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of expertise, organizational leadership to include coaching knowledge, recruiting expertise, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making to enhance all aspects of the program.
Every effort has been made to make the job description as compete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Support all aspects of the women’s soccer program, including student-athlete development, team performance, and program operations.
- Provide on-field coaching focused on individual skill development, team tactics, and overall performance enhancement.
- Assist with planning and implementation of preseason, in-season, and off-season training and conditioning.
- Recruit and evaluate academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in alignment with Augustana University and NCAA Division II standards.
- Contribute to scouting efforts, including film analysis and game strategy preparation.
- Collaborate with the Head Coach on camps, clinics, fundraising, and community outreach initiatives.
- Monitor academic progress and eligibility; coordinate support with academic services as needed.
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor, fostering leadership, accountability, and sportsmanship.
- Ensure compliance with NCAA, NSIC, and institutional policies and procedures.
- Support team logistics, including travel arrangements and administrative tasks.
- Assist in alumni engagement, public relations, and department-wide initiatives.
- Attend staff meetings and perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Prior experience as a head or assistant soccer coach is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Collegiate coaching and recruiting experience preferred.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain).
- Ability to successfully complete the NCAA Annual Coaches Certification Requirement.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.
- Letter of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Contact information for at least three references
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.