Assistant Soccer Coach

Department: Athletics

Summary

Assist the Head Women’s Soccer Coach in overseeing the direction of the
Varsity Women’s Soccer program at the NCAA Division II level. This includes
duties such as recruitment, practice/game preparation, practice/game
implementation of coaching principles, fund raising, promotions, public and
alumni relations and other areas assigned by the Head Women’s Soccer Coach. Must be able to make an immediate positive impact on the program. Additional duties include teaching activity classes in the KIP department.

Responsibilities 

• Plan, organize and administer the University’s Women’s Soccer program
• Assist with program budget, equipment/apparel inventory, purchasing and distribution
• Coordinate the recruitment of Women’s Soccer student-athletes on a national basis, including on-campus recruit visits
• Assist and/or lead team, small group and individual training sessions; lead GK training
• Develop and implement Women’s Soccer practice sessions to determine needs for individual and team improvement
• Collaborate with the Strength & Conditioning coaching staff to assist with in season and off season training programs
• Evaluate Michigan Tech and opposing team capabilities to determine game strategy and manage/prepare team for competition; determine strategy during games in consultation with Head Coach
• Coordinate travel arrangements (lodging, meals, bussing, Itinerary, etc) for team travel
• Uphold university values and expectations as a staff member and mentor to student-athletes
• Enhance and promote the internal and external visibility and recognition of the University and team to a variety of alumni, campus and off-campus groups
• Actively organize and participate in fundraising and alumni activities
• Provide necessary resources to monitor and promote the academic success of student-athletes
• Act as social media liaison for Women’s Soccer Program
• Represent and act on behalf of the University as directed by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director
• Teach activity classes in the Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

● Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience

● Experience coaching and/or playing collegiate soccer

Desirable Education and/or Experience

● Masters Degree
● US Soccer C License or higher (or equivalent licensure with NSCAA and UEFA)
● Experience coaching and/or playing Women’s Collegiate Soccer at the NCAA DI, DII, DIII or NAIA level
● Familiarity with Midwest soccer
● Experience using personal computers and basic software packages such as google docs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

● Demonstrated commitment to holistic development of student-athletes at the youth or collegiate level ensuring a positive experience where student-athlete welfare is paramount.
● Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and enthusiastic team attitude
● Experience with film editing, office software and soccer specific video analysis software
● Excellent professional, interpersonal, communication, organizational and administrative skills
● Superior written and oral communication and public relations skills
● Ability to run training sessions (individual, small groups, team and goalie)
● Mental agility and dedication to ingenuity
● Demonstrated strong work ethic
● Demonstrated commitment to comply with all NCAA rules and regulations
● Demonstrated excellent decision making capabilities
● Ability to create positive relationships throughout the program
● A passion for the success of student-athletes
● Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

● Commitment to continued personal and professional development
● Experience being a goal-oriented charismatic, self-disciplined, willing risk­ taker with a genuine interest in the success of all students
● A positive attitude towards innovation and creativity                  ● Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from divers