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Assistant Soccer Coach (Goalkeepers)

Position Number: 7218283
Location: Williamstown, MA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Soccer Coach (Goalkeepers)

JR10000001332
Williamstown, MA (Main Campus)

The Athletics Department Williams College is seeking a committed and knowledgeable Assistant Soccer Coach with a focus in Goalkeeping to join our staff for the upcoming 2026 season. The successful candidate will work with the men's and women's soccer programs, supporting both teams in all aspects of team operations and performance, with an additional area of responsibility in goalkeepers' training and development.

This position is a 6-month, 40-hour per week position with a salary of $23,400, and comes with a full meal plan. This role includes year-round benefits, a full meal plan during the 6-month period, and also provides full tuition remission of graduate school coursework after six months of employment.

The Williams soccer teams have enjoyed considerable success in recent years, with both teams consistently qualifying for the NCAA Tournament in past seasons. The women's team has won three national championships in the last decade, while the men finished as runners-up in 2022. The Ephs have enjoyed success off the field as well, with many players earning individual accolades including All-NESCAC, All-Region, All-American and All-Academic honors.

Williams College is committed to building a broadly diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches in all areas, including:
Plan goalkeeper-specific development sessions and practice components
Run goalkeeper sessions for both the men's and women's teams
Deliver technical and tactical instruction tailored to individual goalkeepers
Conduct video review and performance analysis for goalkeepers
Track goalkeeper progress, workload, and performance trends throughout the season
Integrate goalkeepers effectively into team systems and tactics
Assist the coaching staffs in the planning and execution of practices, skills, video and other development activities
Provide support during games for each team including communication, adjustments, video, player and equipment management
Administrative office duties and support for all team operations
Other duties as assigned by head coaches

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and collegiate competing and/or coaching experience required
Experience working specifically with goalkeepers is desired
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively preferred
Knowledge of and commitment to NCAA and NESCAC rules
The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess the ability to recruit, teach, and coach highly talented scholar-athletes who can succeed in a challenging academic environment
Valid driver's license is required

To prepare for the season & academic year, the anticipated start date for this position is the beginning of August, 2026.

Application review will begin June 19, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Including a cover letter detailing your collegiate playing and/or coaching experience is recommended in addition to your resume.

Please visit careers.williams.edu to apply.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.

To apply, visit https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/williamscollege/External_Career_Site/job/Williamstown-MA-Main-Campus/Assistant-Soccer-Coach--Goalkeepers-_JR10000001332.