Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

Position Summary: Reporting to the Head Women’s Soccer, the Assistant Coach is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of the program. He must operate within the guidelines of an NCAA Atlantic Sun and within the mission of the University and its philosophy of intercollegiate athletics. He will guide and actively encourage student-athletes to succeed academically, acquire a degree and represent the University with the highest integrity. The coach is also responsible for the recruitment of student-athletes, adhering to
NCAA, Conference and University regulations with regard to recruiting, admission standards and eligibility, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, and assist in the establishment of effective media relations. The coach will play a role, as assigned by the head coach, in fundraising activities and serve as a representative of the University to the outside community when appropriate.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:

As Assistant Coach, direct involvement with all administrative and organizational aspects of the Women’s Soccer under the supervision of the Head Women’s Soccer Coach.

• Assist with coaching strategies to maintain a highly competitive NCAA Division I soccer program
• Develop training activities and teaching methods
• Ability to travel, recruit and evaluate prospective student athletes
• Liaison with marketing and promotions, facilities, equipment manager, compliance office and student services
• Coordinate preseason housing and meals, travel, and assist with budgetary tasks
• Assist with unofficial and official recruiting visits
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree and previous college coaching and recruiting experience are preferred. Computer skills are a must as is knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, admissions and financial aid officers, fellow employees, program boosters, and the public. As this position requires operation of University vehicles and traveling for recruiting purposes, the possession and maintenance of a valid Florida driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
• Support the University’s Mission and Values in their role.

Work Environment: Duties require: both indoor and outdoor work; direct exposure to prevailing weather, extreme heat, humidity, and cold; physical ability to endure physically strenuous work-outs and physical exercise on a daily basis, including standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, stooping, lifting; manual dexterity; lifting of up to fifty pounds; ability to work hours outside the normal University schedule; physical ability to travel; perceptual demands for sound, form, depth. Post-job offer medical exam will be required.

Stetson University, an equal opportunity employer, affirms the values and goals of diversity and strongly encourages the applications of women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups.

Reports to: This position reports to Head Women’s Soccer Coach

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.