Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Title: Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Head Men's Soccer Coach

Category: Full-time, 12-month

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the Head Men's Soccer Coach, the Assistant Men's Soccer Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in meeting the goals of guiding and building an elite-level NCAA Division II program. This requires the promotion of academic achievement and character of the student-athlete, fans, and the overall College community. The Assistant Men's Soccer Coach will be responsible for the implementation and coaching of a full developmental team, individual player development, recruiting coordination for the entire program, game day preparation, opponent scouting, academic monitoring, and on-field coaching during practices. A focus on recruitment and retention of student-athletes, game preparation, generation of net tuition revenue, and meticulous budget management are essential for this position. The Assistant Men's Soccer Coach must abide by NCAA, Conference Carolinas, and Title IX regulations.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Head Coach in the day-to-day operations which includes preparation, organization and implementation of effective practice schedules, off-season programs and in-game coaching

• Evaluation and recruitment of elite prospective student-athletes

• Game preparation

• Training and development all student-athletes with a focus on goalkeeping

• Monitoring student-athletes' academic progress and growth as a person

• Ability to participate and lead in practice and drills

• Individual workouts, conditioning, and strength training with players

• Direction, instruction and assistance with summer soccer camps

• Game film study and preparation

• Game day meal planning and organization

• Travel coordination for away competitions

• Investment in lives and growth of student-athletes

• Assisting head coach in all phases of student-athlete mentoring and evaluation

• Serve as head coach of the developmental team

• Conduct developmental team workouts and practices on a consistent basis

• Schedule all games and arrange all travel for developmental team

• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently

• Must be able to work as a member of a team

• Detailed-oriented

• Goal-oriented

• Must be able to build relationships with prospective student-athletes and families, high school and AAU coaches, community college coaches, faculty and staff, community members, and external vendors

• Excellent communication and follow-up skills

• Must demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking

• Innovation and creativity

• Ability to maintain confidential information and files

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not directly supervise staff, but it will have responsibility for such when it comes to student assistants and/or managers.

Work Environment

Normal office environment in addition to non-traditional environment that includes gymnasiums, weight room, and locker room. Coach can be outside for team activities and extra skill sessions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that will require evening and weekend work. Days and hours of work will vary. Monday through Friday hours can be 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Frequent evening and weekend work is required for recruitment and game competitions.

Travel

Extensive day and overnight travel is required as needed. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license and a clean driving record.

Required Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Previous coaching experience at the high school or college level

• Excellent written and oral communication, well-developed presentation skills, and outstanding customer and quality service skills

• Competency with Microsoft Office applications and social media marketing platforms

• Ability to build relationships with student-athletes and families

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in a related field

• Experience with Slate or another CRM

• Certifications: CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.