Assistant Coach, Soccer - Goalkeeper Coach

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r**Assistant Coach, Soccer - Goalkeeper Coach**

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rNorthern Arizona University

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r****Special Information****

• NAU is currently engaged in transitioning to a new employment
  
  

category called **University Staff**, which aligns the current

• Classified Staff**, **Service Professional**, and
• Administrator** classifications into a single, unified employment
  
  

group. As a result, while this position is currently classified as

• Service Professional**, effective **July 1, 2026**, this position
  
  

will be automatically transitioned to the **University Staff**

category.

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to
  
  

complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility

with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are

rare.

• This position is posted as Assistant Coach, Soccer - Goalkeeper
  
  

Coach, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this

position is Assistant Coach, Intermediate - Soccer.

• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a
  
  

regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet

Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university

business become authorized by submitting Driver\'s license

information for driving record monitoring, and completion of

training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law

applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or

university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More

information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the

NAU website.

****About the Department/College****

The Northern Arizona University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

sponsors 15 men\'s and women\'s NCAA Division-I programs with more than

350 student-athlete participants. The university is a member of the Big

Sky Conference for all sports with the exception of women\'s swimming

and diving, which competes in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation

(MPSF).

**About the Position**

The Goalkeeper Coach is responsible for the development, performance,

and management of all goalkeepers within a Division I women\'s soccer

program. This position supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the

program, including training, recruiting, match preparation, and

student-athlete development, while maintaining compliance with NCAA,

conference, and institutional regulations.

**Responsibilities Include**

40% - Goalkeeper Development, Match Preparation & Game Day Duties

• Plan and implement specialized training sessions for goalkeepers
  
  

(technical, tactical, physical, and psychological development).

• Analyze goalkeeper performance during training and matches using
  
  

video and data tools Develop individualized training plans and

performance goals for each goalkeeper.

• Monitor fitness, recovery, and injury prevention specific to the
  
  

goalkeeper position.

• Assist in scouting opponents, with emphasis on attacking tendencies
  
  

and set pieces Prepare goalkeepers for upcoming opponents (penalty

tendencies, crossing patterns, etc.).

• Provide in-game analysis and adjustments for goalkeepers Support
  
  

overall team tactical execution as directed by the Head Coach.

20% - Recruiting

• Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athlete
  
  

goalkeepers.

• Build and maintain a recruiting database specific to goalkeeper
  
  

prospects.

• Coordinate campus visits and maintain communication with recruits
  
  

and club coaches Represent the program at recruiting events,

showcases, and tournaments.

20% - Student-Athlete Development & Program Support

• Foster a positive, competi ive, and growth-oriented goalkeeper
  
  

culture Support academic success, personal development, and

leadership growth.

• Mentor goalkeepers on time management, resilience, and mental
  
  

performance.

• Assist with overall team training sessions as assigned Collaborate
  
  

with strength & conditioning, sports medicine, and performance staff

Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and program planning.

• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling, travel planning,
  
  

and equipment management.

15% - Rules Compliance

All coaches have a duty to cooperate with and furnish the NCAA, Big Sky

Conference and NAU with truthful and complete information concerning

involvement in or knowledge of rules violations as mandated by NCAA.

Bylaw 10.1. Satisfactory rules knowledge and rules compliance are

conditions of employment. This position, in particular, will fully

participate and cooperate in compliance-related activities, procedures

and evaluation. Coaches are held to strict NCAA guidelines regarding all

of the following

Coaching Staff Limits and Contracts

Complimentary Admissions

Employment of Student-Athletes

Financial Aid

Governance Institutional Camps and Clinics

Institutional Certification of Compliance

Playing and Practice Seasons