Assists the head coach in day-to-day operations of the College’s NCAA division II women’s soccer program including, but not limited to, recruiting, scouting, academic support, NCAA compliance and general operations within NCAA rules. The Assistant Coach also assumes various administrative responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the Head Coach by assisting with the team in all assigned aspects.
• Facilitate a good relationship between the head coach and team members.
• Trains and develops team members in the sport’s skills, strategies, techniques and conditioning.
• Assists the Head Coach with managing budgets, scheduling, inventory, travel logistics, strength and conditioning, fundraising, and community service and engagement projects.
• Assists the Head Coach in planning of practice sessions and developing game plans for competition.
• Assists the Head Coach in recruiting qualified Prospective Student Athletes (PSA), e.g., through evaluation and identification of prospective student athletes; by evaluation of skill and academic performance; contact and communication with PSA’s and families; and cultivation of relationships with high school coaches.
• Assists the Head Coach in monitoring the academic progress and success of team members and helping with academic related forms and processes.
• Abides by all NCAA, Sunshine State Conference and Florida Southern College rules, policies and procedures with an understanding that failure to do so may lead to sanctions up to and including termination.
• Promptly reports any suspected violation (including possible violations committed personally or by any other member of the athletics department staff, compliance related offices and staff, student athletes, or boosters) of NCAA, SSC or FSC Athletics rules to the Assistant AD for Compliance, Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) or Director of Athletics.
• Active participant in the education and enforcement of NCAA Rules within the sport community.
• Work closely with the athletic training staff to ensure the safety of all student-athletes.
• Accurately completes all required or assigned NCAA, SSC, and FSC forms, reports, or required paperwork.
• Works cooperatively with other athletics coaches and Florida Southern College Faculty/Staff.
• Represent the program and Florida Southern College with sportsmanship, integrity, and professionalism.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Attends all department staff meetings as required.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• 3. Participates as a member of the college community by teaching appropriate courses or class sessions in the as required.
• 4. Contributes to the success of the department by performing all other duties as needed to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of the College.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person