Men's Soccer Assistant And Goalkeeping Coach

Job Info

Position Title:

Men's Soccer Assistant and Goalkeeping Coach

Job Type

Part-time Exempt

Report To

Head Men's Soccer Coach

North Central University Mission Statement

North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in both academic practice and Christian faith.

Position Purpose

The position of Men's Soccer Assistant and Goalkeeping Coach at North Central University serves as a member of the NCU Athletic Department. The individual will be a member of the NCU athletic staff and support the Head Men's Soccer coach and all team members, with one specific duty being the guidance, development and regular training of the squad's goalkeepers. It is a paid position (stipend).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Attend and assist the Head Coach during team practices and matches during the fall season and during the 'non-traditional' portion of the year (spring training).

• Train the team's goalkeepers during team practices and take the lead in their development, support and guidance.

• Warm up the team's goalkeepers prior to matches and provide technical and tactical advice before, during and after games.

• On-field coaching duties will not be exclusive to working with the goalkeepers and may also require leading other activities that include the entire team.

• Run video analysis sessions with the team's goalkeepers to aid in their development and match preparation.

• Participate in the ongoing recruitment of NCU Men's Soccer student-athletes, primarily scouting and hosting goalkeeping prospects.

• Assist as needed in travel planning and providing transportation (driving NCU vehicles) to student-athletes to games and other team activities.

• Provide support to the program in full accordance with the NCAA, Upper Midwest Athletic Conference, NCCAA and North Central University policies.

• Promote North Central athletics in a positive manner on and off campus.

• Maintain good relationships with students, parents, staff, faculty, officials, volunteers and fans.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Education and experience

• REQUIRED - Previous soccer coaching experience including specific work with goalkeepers.
• PREFERRED - Bachelor's Degree and professional, college and/or high-level club playing experience as a goalkeeper and college coaching experience in any role or at any level.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to communicate the mission and vision of North Central University to prospective student-athletes and their parents.

• The ability to work in a team setting and effectively with various audiences and departments.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to pass the background check upon hire and periodically throughout employment and hold a valid driver's license.

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Working conditions and frequency

Environmental Conditions

• This position requires nearly daily involvement on-campus, mostly in the early afternoons, for training during the fall season (August-November).

• Attendance at all NCU matches, and at most away contests, will be expected.

• The non-traditional season (spring) will be less intensive and require participation in approximately 12-16 training sessions between February and April.

• The position requires approximately seventy (70) days of work per academic year (August-May).

• The position is located in an urban, Christ-centered environment.

North Central University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.

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