Assistant Men's Soccer Coach, Athletics

**Title:** Assistant Men's Soccer Coach, Athletics **VP Area:** Other Men's Sports **Department:** Men's Soccer **Work Schedule:** Athletic Coach - Hours vary depending on season **Telework Availability:** On-campus Position **FLSA Status:** Exempt **Employee Classification:** Regular full-time (staff 30+ hours) **Hours per week:** 40 **Months per year:** 12 | **Job Purpose:** Assists the Head Coach in the development and administration of the University's Soccer Athletic Program. Including, but not limited to, coaching, mental training, mentoring, recruiting, public relations, community involvement and administrative duties as assigned. | | --- | | **Essential Functions:** 55% - Coaching Assists in developing sport specific systems and strategies, with emphasis on tactical components and instruct student-athletes on these systems and concepts as well as rules and fundamentals of the game/event in order to develop the student-athlete and achieve personal and team goals. Evaluate student-athletes to identify strengths and deficiencies, and design instructional opportunities to teach student-athletes how to improve technical and strategic execution. Provide individual skill instruction, supervision, and motivation to student-athletes. Assists in preparing and coordinating annual, seasonal, monthly, weekly, and day-to-day practice planning and design. Assist in conducting conditioning programs, in coordination with strength and conditioning staff, encompassing recognized and approved methods of improving power, speed, strength and aerobic performance, consistent with industry safety and health standards. Assist with all practice sessions while incorporating basic sport strategies, as is deemed appropriate. Incorporate position/event specific learning opportunities into daily practice design as directed by head coach including instruction on techniques. Foster an environment which develops the whole person. Assist in maintaining a close working relationship with the athletic trainer and strength & conditioning staff in regard to athletic injury, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention. 20% - Administration Assist with or manage completing and maintaining all forms and records as required for NCAA compliance. Assist with or manage team travel coordination and logistics. Assist with or manage scheduling of practices/team meetings/player meetings/video review working closely with Athletics Facilities staff. Assists with Fall and Spring scheduling of opponents. Assist with or manager video exchange and film related aspects of scout reports and player development. Assists in planning, coordination, and execution of all approved Alumni and fundraising events/activities. Assists in maintaining and monitoring information required for NCAA eligibility of each student-athlete and inform the athletes on NCAA rules and regulations. In coordination with assigned academic advisor, assists in monitoring the academic performance of student-athletes to assure graduation. In coordination with the Equipment Manager, assist with monitoring the condition of equipment and requesting repairs or replacement as necessary. In coordination with Athletics Facilities staff, assist with monitoring the condition of sport-related facilities and locker room. Keep current in knowledge about issues affecting the athletic program, including internal and external events, discussions and concerns. Assists in maintaining a close working relationship with the SID regarding media relations, public relations, promotion, and awards to promote intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the University. Assists in periodic review and evaluation of program goals, analyzing findings, identifying areas requiring improvement, and pursuing more efficient methods and processes. Annually participate in Title IX education training. 15% - Recruiting Assist with or manage student-athlete recruitment process. As an NCAA certified recruiter, successfully research, scout, evaluat…