Assistant Coach - Men’s Soccer
JOB SUMMARY
Assists the Head Coach with the coaching, player development, supervision of Men’s Soccer Team, its student athletes and staff as well as facilitate program maturation and promotion. Assists with the organization of practices, leading training sessions, recruiting athletes, and other duties as required by Head Coach. This position reports to the Head Coach.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with recruiting.
- Be able to demonstrate soccer skills and tactics to players
- Be able to assist with and/or run training sessions
- Assist with team meetings
- Assess student skills
- Work with the Head Coach organizing training to provide for both individual and team development
- Observe students during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement
- Maintain standards of student athlete behavior and provides supervision of the athletes when required
- Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury
- Follow state, regional, local and college regulations governing the athletic program
- Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards students, officials and spectators
- Follow established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies and uniforms
- Attend staff development and/or other professional activities to improve coaching performance
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
At least two years’ experience as a player at the high school, club, or college level. Previous coaching experience at high school, club or college ranks preferred. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategy, and tactics of the game, as well as functional and technical requirements of the sport. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Head Coach, student athletes and other relevant stakeholders. Must be constructive, positive, cooperative, supportive and highly communicative. Strong adaptive interpersonal skills are critical. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
- Standing, walking, bending, stooping
- Visual acuity
- Hearing, speaking
- Lifting (i.e. athletic equipment)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
College campus, outdoor/indoor soccer venues, athletic training facility; travel to sports events/games and/or as required for recruiting student athletes. Part-Time, Seasonal (Aug 1 – Nov 30), 20 hours per week.
SALARY:
This is a part-time, seasonal position and will be compensated $1,500-$3,000 per season.
EOE/M/F