Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number S0601494
Position Title Assistant Coach, Soccer
Department Soccer
FLSA Exempt
General Description
This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with planning and
organizing all phases of the soccer program. Responsibilities include player
development, recruiting, game preparation, and community involvement.
Additionally, this position provides leadership and support for the vision and
strategies of the head coach.
Essential Job Duties
Maintain oversight of program budgets;
Assist the head coach with coaching the team;
Maintain compliance with all NCAA, ASUN, and university rules,
regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;
Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations with
student-athletes;
Assist with coaching in a coordinated and planned program of practices and
competition;
Recruit quality, academically- and athletically-qualified student-
athletes;
Monitor academic performance and counsel student-athletes relative to
academic success, progress, and eligibility, in cooperation with other
divisional compliance staff;
Participate in public and alumni relations and promotions activities as
needed;
Assist with cultivating and soliciting donors, as needed;
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Additional Duties
Other responsibilities will be assigned in an administrative capacity – these
may include a community outreach program for student athletes and organizing a
program that encourages former athletic alumni to support the department.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to effectively recruit and coach student-athletes while
maintaining concern for health and welfare, physical and psychological
preparation;
Ability to foster and maintain positive, effective relationships with
student-athletes, coaching staff, administrators, faculty, staff, parents,
and the public;
Organizational skills;
Ability to interact effectively – both verbally and in written format –
with a diverse group of student-athletes, staff, faculty, administrators,
parents, and the public;
Ability to demonstrate respect for and skills to engage with those of
other cultures or backgrounds;
Knowledge of and the ability to maintain compliance with NCAA, ASUN, and
university rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment,
eligibility, and related functions;
Ability to operate a PC and standard software programs as related to
employment and position-specific activities;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
other divisional staff, coaches, and administrators.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is required;
Playing and/or coaching experience at the intercollegiate level in soccer
is preferred;
Experience recruiting quality student-athletes is preferred;
Candidates with playing/coaching experience at the intercollegiate level
in soccer and that can demonstrate a proven ability to recruit quality
student athletes will be given preference;
Goalkeeper coaching and playing experience is preferred.
Applicants must upload a resume and provide contact information for at least
three professional references. For questions, please email
[email protected] or call 256.765.4291.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations
CPR certification, renewed annually, is required.
USSF D License and/or United Soccer Coaches National Diploma is preferred;
Goalkeeping license is preferred.
Essential Physical Requirements Standing, Walking, Sitting, Using Hands,
Talking/Hearing, Reaching with Hands/Arms,
Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling, Climbing/Balancing, Lifting up to 10
pounds, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Lifting up to 50 pounds
Environmental Working Conditions Indoor environment, Outdoor environment,
Noise, Extreme temperatures, Vibration, Moisture and humidity, Dust, Fumes,
Poor ventilation, Burn hazards
Special Vision Requirements No Special Vision Requirements
Salary Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Is the position Full-Time or Part-Time? Full-Time
Duration of Appointment/Assignment
EEO Statement
UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and
strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for its
positions so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will
be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.
We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values
diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.
Position Type Staff
Posting Date 02/14/2023
Closing Date 03/31/2023
Open Until Filled No
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Where did you learn of this posting?
University Employee/Website/Email/Social Media
Times Daily/Other Newspaper/Online Classified Ad
Chronicle of Higher Education
Higheredjobs.com
Insidehighered.com
Insight Into Diversity
Discipline-Specific Job Posting
Other
If you chose other in the above question, please list where you learned of the posting below.
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have a bachelor's degree?
No
Yes
Do you have playing/coaching experience at the intercollegiate level in soccer?
No
Yes
Do you have NCAA collegiate coaching/playing experience?
No, neither.
Yes, playing experience.
Yes, coaching experience.
Yes, both playing and coaching experience.
Do you have experience training at the collegiate level?
No
Yes
Do you have experience training goalkeepers?
No
Yes
Do you have knowledge of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN)?
No
Yes
Do you have experience recruiting quality student-athletes at the NCAA D1 level?
No
Yes
Do you have a CPR Certification?
No
Yes
Please select any/all of the following soccer-related licenses/diplomas that you currently hold.
USSF D License
United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
Goalkeeping License
Additional soccer-related license/diploma/certification not listed here.
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Letter of Reference 1
Letter of Reference 2
Letter of Reference 3
Other Document 1
Other Document 2
Other Document 3
