Job Description
Assistant JV Men's Soccer Coach Summary
Spring Arbor University, a Christ-centered institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, is seeking a dedicated and passionate JV Men's Soccer Coach to lead its JV soccer program. This coach will be responsible for cultivating an environment of athletic excellence, spiritual development, and academic integrity consistent with the mission of SAU and the athletic department. The JV Coach plays a vital role in the broader soccer program by developing student-athletes, managing team operations, and supporting the varsity coaching staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all aspects of the JV soccer team, including practice planning, skill development, game strategy, and travel coordination.
Mentor student-athletes spiritually and personally, integrating biblical principles into the athletic experience.
Foster a culture of servant leadership, character, and sportsmanship aligned with the values of Spring Arbor University.
Ensure all team activities comply with NAIA regulations and the Crossroads League standards.
Coordinate scheduling of games and practices in collaboration with the athletic department and opposing institutions.
Maintain inventory of equipment and uniforms for the JV program.
Monitor the academic progress of JV team student-athletes and encourage academic excellence.
Represent the university and athletics department in a professional and Christ-honoring manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Men's Soccer Coach or Athletic Director.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, or elite club level strongly preferred.
A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a desire to mentor and disciple student-athletes.
Alignment with Spring Arbor University's Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
Knowledge of coaching strategies, player development techniques, and NAIA compliance standards.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Valid driver's license and the ability to meet university driving standards.
Along with your application please submit:
Cover letter
Resume
Statement of Christian faith
Contact information for three professional references
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Statement of Faith, SAU Concept, and SAU Community Covenant. Basic Requirement
Applicants must be thoroughly supportive of the University's mission and values as an evangelical Christian university affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. Spring Arbor University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements; the University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
