Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer

Position Overview  

This position provides significant support for the success of the Men’s Soccer program.  Primary duties are coaching and skill development, recruiting, budgeting and scheduling, academic monitoring, and development of positive team culture.

Responsibilities 

• Assist with Academic Monitoring of student-athletes

• Personal development of student-athletes

• Contribute to positive team culture

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit students that can succeed at Butler both academically and athletically

• Build and cultivate relationships with scholastic and non-scholastic coaches

• Assist with teaching and coaching in team and individual settings

• Lead Head Coach’s recruiting strategy

• Oversee budget in cooperation with the Head Coach

• Aid in building a schedule for championship and non-championship segments

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Collegiate coaching or playing experience. Knowledge of NCAA Division I and BIG EAST rules and regulations

• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff

• Outstanding verbal communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications  

• Three or more years coaching at the collegiate or professional level

• Master’s Degree 

BU Benefits and Perks   

• Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:  

• Paid Time Off and Holidays:   

  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year  

  • 8 Paid Holidays   

  • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day  

  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)  

• Health:   

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs  

• Retirement:   

  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment  

• Tuition Assistance:   

  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.  

  • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment  

  • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees  

  • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree  

    • Covers tuition only  

  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions 

• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:   

  • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty  

  • LinkedIn Learning Courses  

  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App  

  • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT  

  • Discount at the College Bookstore  

  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances 

About Us

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.