The Assistant Coach (WAGE) provides assistance in specific aspects of coaching the Division II sport program including but not limited to: student-athlete recruitment, practice preparation and setup, and player development.
This posting will support applications for Assistant Coaches (WAGE) for the following sports at UVA Wise:
Football
Women's Volleyball
Women's Basketball
Men's Basketball
Women's Lacrosse
Baseball
Softball
Tennis
Golf
Cross Country/Track & Field

Assist in various aspects of the intercollegiate sport program including but not limited to:

Attending practices and player conditioningParticipate actively in practicesSupport student-athletes academic experienceCreating a positive and productive environmentTravel to away games and attend home gamesKeep track of special statistics at games and practicesCommunicate effectively and appropriatelyMaintain confidentiality of records and informationProvide feedback to coach regarding players and team as necessaryAssist with setting up and clean-up of facilities before/after practicesOffer suggestions, guidance and information to athletes relating to the game and playProviding encouragement and supportHelping to organize the team for practices and gamesCommunicating with Head Coach(es) and relevant issues or problemsAssisting with office duties as assignedActively listening and learning various sport specific techniques as instructed by coachesActively listening and learning various game strategies as instructed by coachesMaintaining social media accounts and creating graphics to promote the programIn addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community.  Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  A Responsible employee includes any employee:  who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Degree preferred-Bachelors or Masters

Experience: None

Licensure: None

The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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