"Assistant Women's Soccer Coach"

Job Details

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University.

Department:

Women's Soccer

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Modality:

Full On Campus Presence

Job Description:

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Head Women’s Soccer Coach, the Assistant Women's Soccer Coach position manages aspects of the University’s varsity women’s soccer program. The Assistant Coach manages all recruiting efforts for the women’s soccer program. The Assistant Coach serves as the defensive coordinator, primarily providing tactical recommendations to the Head Coach and provides coaching instruction to the defensive unit (e.g., defenders and goalkeepers) of the women’s soccer team. The Assistant Coach is also responsible for assisting in the implementation of individual and team training programs assigned by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach assumes all responsibility for the Women’s Soccer program in the absence of the Head Coach.

Essential Functions:

• Provides tactical analysis and recommendations to the Head Coach regarding the organization and tactics of the of the team. Also provides game management, tactical adjustments, post-game analysis and evaluation, and coaching instruction to the members of the women’s soccer team. This position works closely with the Head Coach to suggest and create sport specific training programs to enhance the student-athletes overall performance based on his/her analysis of team and individual athlete performances. Also coordinates with Athletic Training and Strength & Conditioning staff on all aspects of team strength and condition programs, injury recovery and prevention, and overall welfare of women’s soccer student-athletes.
• Oversees day-to-day management of recruiting efforts designed to recruit academically qualified and athletically gifted student-athletes to the women’s soccer program. Evaluates prospective student-athletes via in-person off-campus recruiting contacts and evaluations, and through receipt of reports from high school and club team coaches on the athletic and academic performance of prospective student-athletes. Prepares regular recruiting reports to the Head Coach concerning the recruitment status of prospective student-athletes and athletic progress of current female student-athletes. Keeps all recruiting records in good order and provides regular reports to the Head Coach on the recruitment status of each prospective student-athlete. Reports any major concerns or attention for recruitment related issues to the Head Coach. Collaborates with the Academic Coordinator and Compliance Office to coordinate official/unofficial visits, evaluate prospective student-athletes admissibility and to predict the academic success of admissible student-athletes to the women’s soccer program.
• Organizes and oversees NCAA compliance and administrative organization of the women’s soccer program. Collaborates with the department’s compliance office and business office to ensure all administrative forms are accurate and submitted by stated deadlines. Also works with business office and facility & operations staff to ensure all travel arrangements for women’s soccer program are secured.

Competencies:

• Supporting Coworkers.
• Prioritizing and Organizing.
• Serving Customers.
• Displaying Creativity.

Salary Range:

• $53,000.00 -$60,000.00 annually.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time.
• 35 hours per week.
• Likelihood of emergency work outside of normal work hours.
• Identify regular, predictable and/or recurrent peak periods for overtime.

Travel Required:

• Travel locally, regionally and nationally for competition and potentially internationally for recruiting. After hours and weekend work frequently required to attend games and related athletic events.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Commitment and ability to maintain and exhibit the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Previous soccer playing experience at the collegiate or professional level.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Other Duties:

• 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.