Mid Level Associate Coach Jobs
Mid level associate coach jobs go to professionals ready to own coaching workflows, mentor developing athletes or clients, and shape program direction without constant supervision. Openings run across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Insurance, with employers like IDEA Public Schools, Indiana Math and Science Academy, and Leidos competing for associate coachs at this level now.
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Head Men's Soccer Coach
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
Annual Salary: $65,000
Summary:
Head Men's Soccer Coach develops, manages, implements, and advances competitive intercollegiate men's soccer program within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA Division II, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), and Department of Athletics at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). The Head Men's Soccer Coach reports to the Director of Athletics.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Teach and instruct advanced level skills, techniques, and game strategies inherent in the highest level of competitive play; develop UIS men’s soccer student-athletes to successful competitive achievements.
- Recruit highly successful men’s soccer student-athletes who are both physically and academically talented, who represent UIS and Department of Athletics with good character, and who strive to graduate from UIS.
- Responsible for scheduling, organizing, and conducting practices/competitions including team travel.
- Responsible for administration and strategic vision for success of UIS men’s soccer program including budgeting, strategic planning, organizing, and reconciling soccer accounts to ensure expenditures compliant with budget.
- Responsible for alumni and community engagement, fundraising, marketing, promotion of the UIS men’s soccer and Department of Athletics at UIS.
- Identify, manage, mentor, and oversee ethical and talented UIS men’s soccer assistant coaching staff.
- Collaborate with athletic training staff, academic support personnel, strength and conditioning, compliance staff, and other campus personnel to enhance and support UIS men’s soccer student-athlete experience.
- Accountable for compliance with all NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules; including submission of all compliance forms, adherence to all compliance policies and procedures, and attendance of mandatory NCAA rules education sessions.
- Monitor academic performance and progress of men’s soccer student-athletes.
- Coordinate prospect camps/clinics to increase local and regional exposure of and recruitment to UIS soccer.
- Attend GLVC, UIS, and Department of Athletics meetings as scheduled; hold office hours in the office in the Recreation and Athletic Center; complete required NCAA and UIS training.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the department’s strategic goals and on-going initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years coaching experience in men's soccer.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferences will be given to candidates with advanced degrees, a tenure of successful collegiate coaching experience with a proven record of recruiting talented and academically qualified student-athletes. The successful candidate must be committed to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the development of student-athletes around their academic achievement, diversity, equity, inclusion, health and welfare.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated ability in skill instruction, practice and game plan development, academic monitoring and development of student-athletes, fundraising and public relations
General administrative skills including budgeting and scheduling
Strong leadership skills
Knowledge and commitment to NCAA DII rules compliance
Strong ethical integrity
Community engagement skills
Employment Policies and other information:
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
- You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
- Social Security benefit and
- Social Security benefit as a spouse
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
***Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***
Head Men's Soccer Coach
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
Annual Salary: $65,000
Summary:
Head Men's Soccer Coach develops, manages, implements, and advances competitive intercollegiate men's soccer program within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA Division II, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), and Department of Athletics at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). The Head Men's Soccer Coach reports to the Director of Athletics.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Teach and instruct advanced level skills, techniques, and game strategies inherent in the highest level of competitive play; develop UIS men’s soccer student-athletes to successful competitive achievements.
- Recruit highly successful men’s soccer student-athletes who are both physically and academically talented, who represent UIS and Department of Athletics with good character, and who strive to graduate from UIS.
- Responsible for scheduling, organizing, and conducting practices/competitions including team travel.
- Responsible for administration and strategic vision for success of UIS men’s soccer program including budgeting, strategic planning, organizing, and reconciling soccer accounts to ensure expenditures compliant with budget.
- Responsible for alumni and community engagement, fundraising, marketing, promotion of the UIS men’s soccer and Department of Athletics at UIS.
- Identify, manage, mentor, and oversee ethical and talented UIS men’s soccer assistant coaching staff.
- Collaborate with athletic training staff, academic support personnel, strength and conditioning, compliance staff, and other campus personnel to enhance and support UIS men’s soccer student-athlete experience.
- Accountable for compliance with all NCAA Division II and Great Lakes Valley Conference rules; including submission of all compliance forms, adherence to all compliance policies and procedures, and attendance of mandatory NCAA rules education sessions.
- Monitor academic performance and progress of men’s soccer student-athletes.
- Coordinate prospect camps/clinics to increase local and regional exposure of and recruitment to UIS soccer.
- Attend GLVC, UIS, and Department of Athletics meetings as scheduled; hold office hours in the office in the Recreation and Athletic Center; complete required NCAA and UIS training.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the department’s strategic goals and on-going initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years coaching experience in men's soccer.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferences will be given to candidates with advanced degrees, a tenure of successful collegiate coaching experience with a proven record of recruiting talented and academically qualified student-athletes. The successful candidate must be committed to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the development of student-athletes around their academic achievement, diversity, equity, inclusion, health and welfare.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated ability in skill instruction, practice and game plan development, academic monitoring and development of student-athletes, fundraising and public relations
General administrative skills including budgeting and scheduling
Strong leadership skills
Knowledge and commitment to NCAA DII rules compliance
Strong ethical integrity
Community engagement skills
Employment Policies and other information:
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
- You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
- Social Security benefit and
- Social Security benefit as a spouse
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
***Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***
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Mid Level Associate Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level associate coach job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes, not just task completion. Highlight programs you led independently, athletes or clients you developed, and decisions you made with limited oversight. Tailor your resume to show measurable impact, such as improved performance metrics or program growth, and demonstrate familiarity with the systems, sport, or population the employer serves.
Which companies hire mid level associate coachs?
Companies hiring mid level associate coachs right now include IDEA Public Schools, Indiana Math and Science Academy, and Leidos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from professional sports organizations, collegiate athletic departments, fitness and wellness companies, and youth development programs looking for coaches who can contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up time.
Are there remote mid level associate coach jobs?
Yes, though coaching roles skew toward in-person work by nature. About 24% of mid level associate coach openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to involve online training platforms, virtual performance coaching, or administrative and program coordination responsibilities that don't require a physical presence with athletes or clients.
How do I move up to a mid level associate coach role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level associate coach role comes from consistently taking on more responsibility over time. Build depth in a specific sport, population, or methodology, take ownership of a program component from start to finish, and generate results you can point to concretely. Coaches who mentor newer staff and show they can operate independently become strong candidates for mid level consideration.
Which industries hire the most mid level associate coachs?
Mid Level associate coach roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the mid level because they run structured programs with enough scale to need coaches who can lead independently, not just assist senior staff.