Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Motivation and Inspiration

Motivate and inspire student-athletes to excel in the classroom and on the field.

Recruiting and Scouting

• Successfully research, scout, evaluate and contact prospective student-athletes while operating within the scope of the department, CAA, and NCAA regulations at all times.
• On campus, collaborate with other departments and university staff in designing comprehensive and positive official and unofficial visits.
• Coordinate in mailing and organizing recruiting communication while operating within the scope of the department, CAA, and NCAA.
• Participate in the continued development and implementation of ID camps and other camps.

Training and Development

• Assist in coordinating practice and pre-game match preparation.
• Assist in developing and training players successfully tactically, technically, athletically, and mentally in a positive environment.
• Assist in creating scouting reports and providing post-game match analysis.

Administrative Support

• Assist the strength and conditioning coach and head coach in sport science management and implementation.
• Attend all necessary meetings with student-athletes and personnel internally and externally on behalf of the university and program.
• Assist in administrative day-to-day functions of travel, equipment, and budgetary organization and implementation.
• Assist in all day-to-day functions including student-athlete management, student-athlete welfare management, and overall staff and program development.

Public Relations and Fundraising

• Assist in the development and maintenance of appropriate public relations, fund-raising and promotional activities as necessary.

Relationship Building

• Assist the head coach in building and maintaining working relationships with coaches, administration, and staff on and off campus.

Professional Conduct

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree desired
• 1-2 years of coaching experience
• Experience competing as a soccer athlete

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to teach the game of men’s soccer at a high level within a professional setting
• Familiarity with video editing and match analysis software
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions; ability to take initiative and ownership of projects
• Ability to work independently and function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people
• Experience and skills working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work flexible and irregular hours, including weekends and holidays; travel required