Assistant Coach- Women’s Soccer & Head JV Coach – W. Soccer

Simpson College

Location

Indianola, IA

Open Date

Apr 21, 2026

Description

The Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach supports all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III program, contributing to the development of student-athletes in alignment with Simpson College's academic mission and values. This role assists the head coach in practice planning, game preparation, and recruiting, while fostering a team culture focused on accountability, sportsmanship, and academic success. The assistant coach also plays a key role in player development, performance analysis, and program operations, ensuring compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA guidelines.

The position requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, along with a commitment to mentoring student-athletes and supporting their growth both on the field and in the classroom.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Simpson College

Location

Indianola, IA

Open Date

Apr 21, 2026

Description

The Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach supports all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III program, contributing to the development of student-athletes in alignment with Simpson College's academic mission and values. This role assists the head coach in practice planning, game preparation, and recruiting, while fostering a team culture focused on accountability, sportsmanship, and academic success. The assistant coach also plays a key role in player development, performance analysis, and program operations, ensuring compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA guidelines.

The position requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, along with a commitment to mentoring student-athletes and supporting their growth both on the field and in the classroom.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Serves as a representative of the College, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the SC community and with the public.

2. Assist the Head Coach with the training and coaching of assigned student-athletes for the women’s soccer program.

3. Assist with the scouting and recruitment of qualified student-athletes for the women’s soccer program.

4. Assist with the promotion of the women’s soccer program.

5. Coordinate and monitor the academic retention program for the women’s soccer program.

6. Assist with the scheduling of opponents.

7. Coordinate all team travel for women’s soccer.

8. Serve as Head Coach for women’s soccer junior varsity program.

9. Abide by the policies, regulations, and rules of the NCAA, conference, and Simpson College, including the Simpson College Code of Ethics for Coaches.

10. Assist with the monitoring and enforcement of players’ conformity to the Simpson College Code of Ethics for Student-Athletes.

11. Coordinate all activities for the SC Women’s Soccer Camps/Clinics

12. Work with the strength and conditioning coaching staff to develop strength and conditioning programs for women’s soccer student-athletes.

13. Perform other duties assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required at Entry: Bachelor’s Degree required. 2 years of coaching experience at the HS/age equivalent level and/or collegiate playing experience. Collegiate coaching experience preferred. Skills, Abilities, Special Licenses or Certificates: Valid Driver’s License, CPR Certification required. USSF or United Soccer Coaches License preferred.

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload the following application materials:

1. A letter of interest,
2. Resume,  
3. Three professional reference information (phone, address, email, relationship) 

Simpson College is unable to sponsor an employment visa at this time.

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