What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Women's Soccer Coach position at University of Louisiana Lafayette?
Position Title: Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
Department: 8932|Women's Soccer
Responsibilities:
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics Department is seeking a qualified Assistant Soccer Coach. This position will report directly to the Head Soccer Coach. This position assists the Head Soccer Coach in directing all activities of the Soccer Program within NCAA, Sun Belt Conference, and UL Lafayette Policies, guidelines, and procedures. The Assistant Soccer Coach is responsible for maintaining high academic standards to support the academic development and graduation of student-athletes while focusing on student-athlete welfare; assisting in successfully directing the Soccer program to compete for NCAA Championships; assisting in the recruitment of student-athletes and maintaining a culture of personal accountability in student-athlete performance and conduct, assisting in the planning and direction of all practices, travel, and game activities.
- Successfully recruit, retain, develop, and graduate high performing Soccer Student-Athletes.
- Assist with preparation, organization, design, and implementation of effective practice schedules, off-season programs, and game coaching.
- Effective Community engagement, donor, and public relations.
- Consistent compliance with NCAA and Sun Belt Conference rules, and regulations.
- Monitor student-athlete's academic progress.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience coaching/competing at a college level or comparable experience preferred.
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Skills, Abilities, Etc.:
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, public relations, interpersonal, customer service, and supervisory skills when working with student-athletes, faculty, staff, coaches, and administration.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others; commitment to working with multi-cultural populations.
- Have strong work ethic and be a person of high integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and Institutional rules as they apply to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics program.
- Ability to work extended daily hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Job Ad# (req4273)
Benefits:
Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Job Training