Assistant Coach Men's Soccer

Jacksonville University•Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Primary responsibilities are to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of Division I program including, but not limited to, teaching student athletes how to perform soccer, coordinating team travel arrangements, game day personnel management, some recruiting and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Administration. This position will also assist the Head Coach in organization, administration, and promotion of the program. Approximately 60% of the Assistant Coach's responsibility is dedicated to the instruction of SPORT through on-field training and classroom training through use of video and other teaching techniques. Approximately 40% of the Assistant Coach's responsibility is other administrative duties. Candidates must be committed to the academic and athletic success of the student athletes.

Requirements

Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations
Ability to lead, guide and direct graduate assistants, interns and student-athletes
Willingness to form relationships with constituents and help fundraise
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university, master's degree preferred
Two years collegiate coaching experience at NCAA Level

Nice To Haves

Experience with NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations
Proven recruiting abilities
Demonstrated leadership skills

Responsibilities

TEACHING/INSTRUCTING STUDENT-ATHLETES HOW TO DEVELOP AND PERFORM IN THE SPORT OF SOCCER
Instructing Goalkeepers in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Organizing and directing individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach
Assess player's skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students
FINANCIAL AID
Understanding NCAA regulations
Initiating process for initial and renewal grants
Consistently updating team rosters
Meeting athletic grant-in-aid budget
BUDGETS
Assisting in annual budget preparation
Staying within amount budgeted for fiscal year
Having all expenditures pre-approved through appropriate channels
TRAVEL
Initiating process for all travel arrangements and submitting reports within 48 hours of return
EQUIPMENT/APPAREL
Pre- and Post-season inventory
Care and maintenance of all equipment/apparel and facilities
Initiating process to order equipment/apparel
ACADEMICS
Supporting all Department of Athletics policies on classroom attendance, study hall, progress reports and enforcing disciplinary actions
Working with teams to maintain and increase their APR
FUNDRAISING
Being available for Departmental fund raising activities
Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for fund raising activities
PAPERWORK
Completing all paperwork by established athletic department and NCAA deadlines
MEETINGS
Attending and contributing to all Department of Athletics meetings and requested functions
CAMPS
Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for camp procedures and operations.
RECRUITING
Assisting Head Coach and Associate with recruitment evaluations.
Initiating arrangements for all official visits
Recruiting students who will be an asset to the University an Department of Athletics and graduate in a timely manner