Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Part-time)

About the Role

The Assistant Women's Soccer Coach serves as a vital member of the Parkland College Athletic Department staff, working directly alongside the Head Coach to manage the day-to-day operations of the Women's Soccer Team. This part-time, exempt stipend position is designed to support student-athletes by providing encouragement, technical guidance, and a positive role model environment.

The role emphasizes team unity and collaboration. The Assistant Coach is expected to work in good faith to enhance the team's cohesion, ensuring that all parties—players, coaching staff, and administration—have the best chance of achieving their goals. Success in this position requires the ability to work independently, accurately prioritize tasks, and adapt to a schedule established by the Director of Athletics and the Head Coach, which may include nights, weekends, and travel for matches.

Application Instructions

Candidates interested in this position must submit an online employment application, a cover letter, and a resume or CV. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please note that applications submitted outside of the official Parkland College careers portal will not be considered.

For further information regarding the application process or to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or via email at hr@parkland.edu. Candidates should monitor their email, including spam folders, for correspondence from Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Process

Parkland College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Artificial Intelligence tools may be utilized in portions of the candidate review process, though all final employment decisions are made by a human. Successful candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting, which includes a review of exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.

Please be aware that sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Additionally, in compliance with SURS return-to-work restrictions, candidates must either not be a SURS annuitant or be willing to suspend their annuity upon employment (excluding those receiving annuities under the Self-Managed Plan or via lump sum payment).