Description

Iona University seeks one candidate for the position of Women's Soccer Assistant Coach to assist:

• In developing, promoting and supervising all facets of the College’s Women’s Soccer program
• The head coach on overseeing the academic excellence of all student-athletes that are involved with the program.
• In recruiting quality student-athletes for the future of the women’s soccer program

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all relevant institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations are followed including, but not limited to: player eligibility, recruiting, financial student aid, scheduling and academic progress
• Recruit quality athletes capable of pursuing the baccalaureate degree in accordance with the rules and regulations of the governing bodies and in such a manner that reflects the best interests of the program and the university
• Participate in annual continuing education pertaining to NCAA rules
• Relate in a positive and effective manner with officials, opponents’ coaching staff, high school coaches, club coaches, parents, media and the public
• Demonstrate sincere interest and provide strong leadership in the personal, athletics, and academic development of student athletes.
• Provide information relating to the accomplishments and endeavors of the team and individual team members to the Associate Athletics Director of Sports Information
• Assist the Head Soccer Coach in preparing eligibility documentation for submittal to the Associate Athletics Director – Compliance
• Assist the Head Soccer coach in all fundraising activities for the soccer program, keeping in mind the goal set forth by the Athletics Director for the program
• Assist Head Coach in all fundraising/community service efforts that may enhance the experience and development of the student-athletes
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by the Head Soccer Coach within parameters set forth by the Head Coach, Iona College Department of Athletics, and the NCAA

Qualifications

About Iona University/EEO language

 Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, nursing, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona is widely recognized in prestigious rankings, including The Princeton Review’s 2024 national list of “The Best 389 Colleges” and The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s “2024 Best Colleges in America,” which ranked Iona at #66 in the nation overall and #8 in the nation among Catholic schools. Iona's LaPenta School of Business is also accredited AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, and in particular from historically underrepresented groups.