Women's Soccer Goalkeeper Graduate Assistant

OVERVIEW

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock Athletics) seeks a Women’s Soccer Graduate Assistant (Goalkeepers) who will serve under the direction of the Head Coach. This position will assist in a number of capacities including practice planning and execution, coordinating operations and travel for the program, recruiting, community service opportunities, and other duties as assigned. This position will also work directly with the goalkeepers.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Assisting the head coach with planning and implementation of daily practices

·         Coordination of operations, planning travel, per diem, meals and itineraries

·         Contribute to weekly staff meetings

·         Recruiting - In collaboration with the head coach

·         Coaching (Goalkeepers) - In collaboration with the head coach

·         Coordinating community service opportunities

·         Assist with the management of equipment and travel

·         Assist with NCAA compliance reporting and academic monitoring

·         Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

·         Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education

·         Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate program or good standing with          the    UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students

·         Previous Goalkeeping Playing Experience or Coaching

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·         Ability to work effectively with student-athletes

·         Previous soccer experience

·         Effective communication skills

HOW TO APPLY?

• To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume and list of three references to Kelly Farrell, Head Women’s Soccer Coach at kafarrell@ualr.edu