Assistant Coach: Men’s Soccer

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

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Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

55% COACHING / INSTRUCTION Scouts future opponents by film, watching games, and/or telephone reports. Develops scouting reports on future opponents. Provides consultation and expert advice to Head Coach and team members. Prepares, plans, conducts, and evaluates practice sessions, as directed. Teaches individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season. Teaches all aspects of soccer as requested. Teaches progressions and drills during daily practice time. Is available to coaches and players before, during and after practices, games, and events.

20% RECRUITMENT Coordinates and oversees the recruitment of prospective student-athletes. Prepares and distributes recruiting information. Attends off-campus games for the purpose of evaluation and contact. Coordinates mailing of recruitment materials to prospective student-athletes. Maintains computerized “master” recruit list. Makes phone contact with prospective student-athletes when appropriate. Plans campus visits with prospective student-athletes and their parents. Travel may be required to complete some or all of the position duties, and may include driving one’s self to events.

10% TEAM ADMINISTRATION Serves as event host for visiting team. Meets visiting team upon arrival and assists them with directions and special needs. Plans long and short-term team objectives under the leadership of the Head Coach. Establishes and reinforces requirements for team members in terms of academic and athletic progress, which includes access to confidential student information. Serves as liaison between coaching staff and specific support staff members. Coordinates recruiting efforts with the Office of Admissions.

5% CAMPS / SUPERVISION Manages all aspects of OSU soccer camps including budgets, payroll and personnel decisions. Administers day-to-day operations and staff of summer athletic camps, as directed by the Head Coach. Provides leadership, supervision and direction for assigned staff. Plans, assigns and reviews work. Establishes goals for each position and assesses performance through completion of evaluations. Hires, trains, promotes employees. Disciplines or effectively recommend discipline up to and including dismissal. Addresses grievances, developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary. Participates in a Youth Program (camp) that would likely require interaction with persons under 18years of age in a private setting.

5% FUNDRAISING Operates as the Tournament Director for various fundraising events. Assists in the formulation of team and department fundraising activities and promotional events.

5% CAMPUS & COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION

Interacts with various campus offices, departments, as well as individual faculty and staff members. Maintains effective

and open communication with OSU faculty as necessary. Serves as guest speaker at public events on behalf of OSU

Athletics. Serves in a leadership role and promotes participation in community service activities by student-athletes.

Coordinates community service and OSU athletics-to-school programs.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 year of experience in NCAA men’s soccer (any division) as a Head Coach
• A working knowledge of NCAA Division 1 Rules and Regulation
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse communities and ability to work in a collaborative inclusive environment

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Ability to multi-task in a highly stressful environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with recruiting

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

$75,000 - $80,000

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/...

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | P09952UF | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 07/06/2026 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | | | Posting Date | 05/27/2026 | | Full Consideration Date | | | Closing Date | 06/01/2026 | | Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Jarred Brookins at jarred.brookins@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstat.... |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Oregon State University Athletics believes strong teams are built through mutual respect, broad perspectives, and meaningful opportunity. In your experience, how have you contributed to developing a team culture that reflects these values? Share concrete examples of initiatives or practices you have supported.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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