Details

Posted: 16-Dec-24

Location: Albany, New York

Type: Part-time

Salary: $20,000

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Soccer

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree To effectively serve the Department of Athletics and assist the Head Women’s Soccer Coach by performing administrative roles and responsibilities that will help effectively manage the day-to-day operations of a Division I women’s soccer program. The success of the program will be evaluated overall success (conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances), recruiting, retention and graduating student-athletes and community service.

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in the operations and development of the women’s soccer student-athletes and in the day-to-day operations of the women’s soccer program.

Duties and responsibilities

•Assist the Head Women’s Soccer Coach with all aspects of the program including practice planning, game preparation, social media, official and unofficial visits, coordinate video exchange, student-athlete welfare, academic compliance and monitoring, NCAA, Conference and University rules compliance, fundraising and community service. •Teach and educate student-athletes in the fundamentals, techniques and game strategies for soccer. •Comply with all University, New York State policies and procedures related to budgeting, procurement, expenditures and reimbursements. •Annually attend the mandatory sexual violence prevention program as required by federal, state, SUNY and University policies and procedures prior to or at the beginning of the academic year.

Student-Athlete Welfare, Development and Social Acclimation:

•This position will work with each student-athlete and assist with personal and academic development, considerations for student-athlete welfare and provide a social climate that encourages transparency, inclusiveness and collegiality.

Recruiting:

•Responsible for evaluating, identifying, and reporting on prospective student-athletes based on assignments from the head coach and in clinic/summer camp settings. •Will assist head coach on recruiting visits with prospective student-athletes and parents/guardians. •This position will be responsible for complying with all NY State and University regulations regarding state travel, per-diem and reimbursement as a result of business-related expenses.

Scouting:

•Assist the Head Coach in developing practice and game plans. •Will assist the Head Coach in all areas of game scouting, film review and student-athlete preparation.

Academic, Degree Progress:

•Responsible for work in conjunction with the Academic Support Services department to assist with academic and degree progress for student-athletes. This includes, but is not limited to, academic and course scheduling, academic monitoring through class checks, study hall monitoring and organizing study sessions during team travel. •May be responsible for providing educational programs for student-athletes, assist with mentoring and tutoring as needed.

Community Service and Fundraising

•Will be an active participant in all community service projects as well as help our student-athletes recognize the impact of community engagement and outreach. •Engage in all fundraising activities as deemed necessary by the Head Coach.

Camps and Clinics:

•Assist the head coach with organizing and administering youth camps and ID clinics as needed.

Employee May Be Disciplined for Violations of NCAA Rules and Regulations.

If the Employee is found to be in violation of NCAA rules and regulations while employed by the University, the Employee shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of Article 19 of the Operating By-Laws of the NCAA. Furthermore, the University considers major or intentional NCAA violations to be misconduct, and any resulting disciplinary action, up to and including suspension without pay or termination, will be conducted under the provisions of Article 19 of the then current Agreement between the State of New York and United University Professions as provided in section 6.01 hereof.

 

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of 1-3 years of coaching experience at college level, experience as a goalkeeper coach or ability to work with goalkeepers is preferred. Successful experience as a graduate assistant or intern in an athletic program is acceptable for up to one-year of the required experience. Knowledge of NCAA rules. Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative, time management,  verbal and written communication skills are required. Computer skills with a general knowledge of ARMS software and the ability to learn additional software programs as needed.  The ability to work with people in a multi-ethnic environment is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those other cultures or backgrounds is required. The scope of this position requires weekend, evening and possible holiday hours.

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