Graduate Assistant, Women’s Soccer

Elmhurst University is seeking a motivated Graduate Assistant, Women's Soccer to join our athletics program in Elmhurst, DuPage County, while pursuing a graduate degree on our campus. This full-time, on-site assistantship pairs hands-on coaching experience with advanced academic study.

About the Role

The Graduate Assistant, Women's Soccer position at Elmhurst University is a student appointment offered for the 2026–2027 academic year, with the possibility of renewal for the 2027–2028 academic year. As a member of the women's soccer staff, you will support the day-to-day operation of the program while completing a degree-granting graduate program at the university. This is an in-person opportunity based in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach and coaching staff with planning and leading practices and training sessions.
• Help prepare the team for competition, including game-day coordination and logistics.
• Support player development, recruitment efforts, and student-athlete academic success.
• Contribute to administrative tasks that keep the women's soccer program running smoothly.
• Represent Elmhurst University and its athletics program with professionalism and integrity.

Qualifications

• Applicants must apply for admission to a degree-granting graduate program at Elmhurst University and be accepted into that program.
• Eligibility for enrollment as a graduate student, as this is a student position tied to graduate study.
• A genuine interest in coaching, women's soccer, and collegiate athletics.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills suited to a team environment.
• Willingness to work on-site in Elmhurst, DuPage County, and to commit across the academic year.

About Elmhurst University

Elmhurst University is a private institution located in Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Through its graduate studies and athletics departments, the university provides students the chance to advance their education while gaining meaningful professional experience.

How to Apply

To be considered for the Graduate Assistant, Women's Soccer role, begin your graduate application through Elmhurst University's graduate studies site at elmhurst.edu/graduatestudies, then submit your assistantship application. View the full listing and apply via Adzuna to take the next step toward joining Elmhurst University.