"Head Coach, Women's Soccer"

Requisition ID: 1019

Salary Range:

$8,000.00 To 12,000.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Head Coach, Women’s Soccer is to develop a competitive program, displaying high levels of sportsmanship. Creating a balanced culture, between academics and athletics. Overall responsibilities include recruitment of talented student-athletes, coaching of in-season practices and contests, scheduling of athletic contests and scrimmages. The successful candidate will work closely and effectively with athletics administrators as well as represent Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in a positive and professional manner.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee recruitment and retention of student athletes year-round, meeting required roster numbers.
• Plan and attend recruiting events on campus (admissions, athletics, etc.).
• Scheduling, planning, and execution of in-season and off-season practices.
• Scheduling of pre-season scrimmages and non-conference contest.
• Management of all team uniforms and equipment
• Academic monitoring of student athletes
• Adhere to all Yankee Small College Conference and United States Collegiate Athletic Association guidelines.
• Proper use of all resources provided by the department of athletics (ex: recruiting software, film exchange platforms, etc.).
• Work in compliance with the head athletic trainer and team physician regarding student athlete’s care. Emphasize importance of prehab, strength & conditioning, and rehabilitation efforts of training staff.
• Potential to conduct and direct camps and clinics for area youth.
• Complete professional development provided and human resources training/certifications.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate to a variety of groups including student-athletes, coaches, administration, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of sport, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of strength & conditioning related to sport.
• Ability to actively participate in practice sessions. 
• Knowledge of YSCC, USCAA, NCAA, ECAC rules and regulations

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters preferred. 
• Previous collegiate, club, or high school coaching experience required.
• CPR and AED certifications. May obtain during employment.
• Appropriate coaching certifications 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information: 

This position is based in Albany, NY. The duties and responsibilities of this particular role require the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or interaction with our community. Additional details pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.