Job Details
Job no: 495919
Work type: Full Time
Location: Swarthmore
Categories: Staff, Salary (Exempt), On Campus
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community.
The Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant Coach for Men’s Soccer. The successful candidate will understand the mission of Swarthmore College, the role that intercollegiate athletics plays to support it, and will possess a record of successful leadership, preferably as a collegiate student-athlete and/or coach. The Assistant Coach will assist the head coach with all aspects of the program including but not limited to: organization; administration; practice, training, and competition; travel; budget management; programming; alumni relations; recruiting; fundraising; and adherence to College, Department, Conference, and NCAA policies.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist with all aspects of the program—including but not limited to: competition, practice, and team activities; travel; budget management; recruitment of student-athletes; fundraising; scheduling; etc.—as determined by the Head Coach
- Perform other essential Departmental duties as assigned by athletics administration
- Foster and promote a healthy, inclusive program culture that prioritizes sportsmanship, integrity, the holistic development of student-athletes, and other core values
- Adhere to rules, policies, and regulations of the Department, Swarthmore College, the Centennial Conference, and the NCAA
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-3 years related experience coaching at the collegiate level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, techniques, and safety rules and regulations
- Knowledge of intercollegiate sports, preferably at the Division III level
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications
- 3+ years coaching experience at the collegiate level
Advertised: 2026-06-11 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled