Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Assistant Men's Soccer Coach position within the department for Intercollegiate Athletics.

 

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

 

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $34,000 to $36,000

 

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

 

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for, but not limited to: recruitment of outstanding student-athletes, coaching at the individual and team level, video analysis, skill development of student athletes, and game/practice planning. Specific daily emphasis on recruiting, practice planning, motivating and mentoring student-athletes and game planning duties as assigned by head coach. Secondary emphasis on alumni events, community engagement, and academic support of players. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Recruiting

Identify, evaluate, and recruit outstanding prospective student-athletes local, regional, national, and international.  Establish and cultivate strong relationships with high school and club coaches. Participate in the planning and execution of unofficial and official recruiting visits. Maintain and manage recruiting logs and contact dates/times.  Assist with promoting our University and soccer program through social media channels that align with strategic goals and initiatives.

 

Student-athlete development and mentorship

Assist with the instruction, assessment, and growth of soccer student-athletes. Assist in implementation and management of academic progress. Serve as active participate in student-athlete progress off the field in a holistic approach. Also generate and maintain student-athlete after graduation care model including mentorship of current student-athletes.

 

Administrative

Assist with daily administrative duties for all aspects of the program.  Organize team travel to matches including ground transportation, lodging, and meals. Work collaboratively with head coach, equipment manager, and vendor on team equipment ordering. Contribute to the management and requesting of program annual operating budget.  Plan, coordinate, and establish initial contact for program future scheduling.  Review and evaluate practice and game video and prepare scouting reports.

 

Other duties as assigned by head coach.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years of relevant coaching experience and/or playing experience at the Division I or professional level
• Experience in identifying and recruiting outstanding student-athletes both domestically and abroad
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Current US Soccer Coaching license(s) and/ or FIFA approved equivalents i.e. UEFA

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree

 

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating o