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How to hire an assistant soccer coach

Assistant soccer coach hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring assistant soccer coaches in the United States:

  • There are currently 52,825 assistant soccer coaches in the US, as well as 14,768 job openings.
  • Assistant soccer coaches are in the highest demand in Kansas City, MO, with 3 current job openings.
  • The median cost to hire an assistant soccer coach is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new assistant soccer coach to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire an assistant soccer coach, step by step

To hire an assistant soccer coach, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire an assistant soccer coach:

Here's a step-by-step assistant soccer coach hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write an assistant soccer coach job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant soccer coach
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does an assistant soccer coach do?

An assistant soccer coach helps soccer coaches oversee and manage players, aiming to help develop the players' skills and sportsmanship. As an expert of the sport, they typically perform support tasks such as preparing facilities and setting-up equipment, assisting coaches in developing game and training strategies, facilitating practice sessions, managing practice schedules, performing maintenance check on facilities, and motivating players to reach their goals. Moreover, an assistant soccer coach must monitor the progress of players, coordinating and reporting to the coaches regularly.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your assistant soccer coach job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant soccer coach for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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    An assistant soccer coach's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant soccer coaches from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    This list shows salaries for various types of assistant soccer coaches.

    Type of Assistant Soccer CoachDescriptionHourly rate
    Assistant Soccer CoachCoaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level... Show more$13-31
    Coach/InstructorA Coach/Instructor teaches athletes the correct way to play a sport. They offer professional development and improvement guidance to high school students, college students, and other individuals.$17-34
    CoachThe main responsibility of a coach is to motivate an individual or an entire team. Coaches are focused on improving the performance and skills of athletes by conducting training sessions, coordinating practice drills, and providing guidance... Show more$12-31
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Soccer Program
    • NCAA
    • Training Sessions
    • Assist Head
    • III
    • Role Model
    • JV
    • Soccer
    • Leadership
    • Soccer Players
    • Game Preparation
    • Skill Development
    • Video Analysis
    • Safety Rules
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Lead team to win league championship.
    • Manage social media profiles for teams, field maintenance, equipment, necessary NCAA DIII paperwork, medical paperwork.
    • Develop excellent rapport with students as a head coach to JV girls soccer team.
    • Team go undefeated all season losing the championship game by one point.
    • Ensure players ability to maintain a good enough GPA to excel in school.
    • Assist and perform on field coaching duties with varsity, JV & red shirt team.
    More assistant soccer coach duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your assistant soccer coach job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An assistant soccer coach salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

    For example, the average salary for an assistant soccer coach in Utah may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level assistant soccer coach usually earns less than a senior-level assistant soccer coach. Additionally, an assistant soccer coach with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

    Average assistant soccer coach salary

    $44,001yearly

    $21.15 hourly rate

    Entry-level assistant soccer coach salary
    $29,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 15, 2025

    Average assistant soccer coach salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1New York$59,214$28
    2South Carolina$50,915$24
    3Texas$49,752$24
    4West Virginia$49,278$24
    5Pennsylvania$48,759$23
    6Oregon$44,371$21
    7Colorado$43,660$21
    8North Carolina$43,458$21
    9Illinois$43,285$21
    10Connecticut$41,781$20
    11Florida$40,334$19
    12Mississippi$39,931$19
    13Nebraska$39,321$19
    14Tennessee$38,598$19
    15Ohio$37,462$18
    16Missouri$35,667$17
    17Georgia$35,140$17
    18Idaho$33,244$16
    19Kansas$32,073$15
    20Montana$26,831$13

    Average assistant soccer coach salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Friends Select School$77,811$37.411
    2Hillcrest Christian School$65,916$31.69
    3COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND$64,995$31.254
    4The Culinary Institute of America$60,745$29.20
    5Canisius College$59,299$28.51
    6Brenau University$58,189$27.98
    7UW-Milwaukee$57,478$27.63
    8University of Hawaii Foundation$56,032$26.942
    9PSEA$54,054$25.995
    10Georgia State University$54,029$25.983
    11Longwood University$53,969$25.95
    12Limestone College$53,538$25.74
    13Thiel College$53,453$25.701
    14Marple Newtown SD$52,315$25.153
    15Montreat College$52,308$25.15
    16Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES$51,892$24.95
    17Bethel University$51,855$24.933
    18Bryan College$51,741$24.881
    19University of California-Berkeley$51,683$24.852
    20Fairfield City Schools$51,647$24.83
  4. Writing an assistant soccer coach job description

    A good assistant soccer coach job description should include a few things:

    • Summary of the role
    • List of responsibilities
    • Required skills and experience

    Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an assistant soccer coach job description:

    Assistant soccer coach job description example

    DEFINITION: Provide coaching to all participating students in extracurricular athletic activities channeled into healthy pursuits that teach sportsmanship and teamwork and build personal confidence. Enforce the philosophy "Every Player Plays".

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).
    TASKS:

    Maintain inventory and responsibility for all equipment, supplies, and uniforms; Follow and enforce applicable school policies and rules, including eligibility rules and AIA or BCI rules at MS level; Ensure the participation of all interested students at MS level; Make and verify arrangements for games, including scheduling of facilities, transportation, officials, etc. at MS Level; Attend league meetings and activities when appropriate; Demonstrates good sportsmanship.

    ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY:

    A current physical on file; Insurance information on file; Every student must receive a clearance slip before he/she can practice or participate in any competition; Every student must be passing all classes with a C or better; Coaches must send the list of players to all teachers one week before game to check for eligibility (teachers will have a full business day to respond); Coaches must adhere to all eligibility policies; Games will be forfeited if an ineligible student participated.

    ADHERENCE TO UNIFORM POLICY AND PROCEDURES:

    Uniforms must be checked out to the coach at MS level; Uniforms must be checked in no later than one week after season is over; Uniforms must be given only to those who are eligible for game day (students who may not be eligible for a particular game should not have a uniform and may not wear their jersey during the school day).

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

    One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

    CPR and First Aid requried for High School

    Salary: Addendum for the Season $ 2,069 Start Date: October 31st, 2022

    Application Procedure:

    Apply online
  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find assistant soccer coaches for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your assistant soccer coach job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant soccer coach candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Recruiting assistant soccer coaches requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

    Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant soccer coach

    Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant soccer coach position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

    You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

    To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire an assistant soccer coach?

Recruiting assistant soccer coaches involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

Assistant soccer coaches earn a median yearly salary is $44,001 a year in the US. However, if you're looking to find assistant soccer coaches for hire on a contract or per-project basis, hourly rates typically range between $13 and $31.

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