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Job Title ASSISTANT COACH

Position Number 8101915

Work Modality Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name ATHLETICS

Location Code ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will assist in recruiting and retention of student-athletes: identifying prospects, organize and arrange campus visits, serve as the liaison to campus relations (housing, registration, compliance etc.) abiding by NCAA compliance and Atlantic 10 Conference rules and regulations. This position will assist in player development of student-athletes, manage and organize team travel and assist with opponent scouting. This position will be coordinating camps and will be expected to develop strong relationships within the Chicago and University community.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
Two years of collegiate coaching experience in designated sport required.
* Understanding of and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations and commitment to the mission of Jesuit higher education.

Qualifications

An ability to draw upon coaching/playing experience and contribute to technical training as well as in match tactical adjustments.
Must have working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
* Strong communication and organizational skills.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

NA

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles Yes

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, None

Working Conditions

Noise, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather

Open Date 06/16/2026

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $60,000/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $45,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.

Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35320