Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer

Details•Troy, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach. Oversee one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline or a component of a team, and assist the Head Coach with all aspects of recruitment and training of athletes. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States, founded in 1824. RPI brings creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges and cultivates exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. The campus is located in upstate NY and features five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One. RPI offers top-notch employee health and retirement benefits, a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One (1) year experience specific to Soccer.
Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
Familiarity of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
Ability to guide student-athletes in area of specialty.
Ability to initiate, develop and maintain appropriate contacts.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to identify athletic skill levels of potential student athletes.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license preferred for occasional recruiting, team travel, and other Athletics-related responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Organize, prepare, and conduct individual and team practices, training, and competition.
Coordinate one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline and/or a component of a team.
Assess individual abilities during practices and competitions, and devise strategies for capitalizing on strengths and improving weaknesses.
As directed by the Head Coach, support the academic success of student-athletes through such activities as running study halls, maintaining grade books, enforcing class attendance, and directing students to the appropriate resources.
Provide an example of and advise students on life skills such as teamwork, cooperation, time management, handling adversity, failure, and success.
Increase the knowledge and skill level of student-athletes in their sport.
In consultation with the Head Coach, organize and execute a successful recruiting program through cooperative efforts with the Office of Admissions and the Department of Athletics.
Organize fundraising events such as alumni golf outings or tournaments as assigned.
Provide administrative support for other fundraising events, such as mail campaigns.
Participate in off-season events such as camps, community coaching, and other activities to promote fundraising and recruiting.
Participate in other fundraising, marketing, or promotional activities as assigned.
Carry out tasks as assigned to assist the Head Coach in the management of the people, facilities, and other resources needed to effectively operate the team.
Plan for team travel.
Prepare and submit purchasing and travel requests.
Schedule games, meets, and matches.
Manage games, meets, and matches when hosting home contests.
Ensure NCAA and conference rule compliance.