Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Temple University's Athletics Department is searching for an Assistant Men's Soccer Coach. This role assists in developing a Division I competitive Men's Soccer program by teaching student-athletes the sport, evaluating and recruiting qualified student-athletes, and supporting the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach provides leadership and integrity, managing aspects of recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, and related booster clubs. The position requires representing the University, Department, and sport with integrity both on and off the field.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least two years of previous soccer experience as a collegiate coach and/or collegiate student-athlete.
• Experience administering Division I NCAA rules.
• Proficiency in MS Office Software including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to assist with budgeting, scheduling, meal planning, coaching, recruiting, scouting, and purchasing and caring for equipment.
• Ability to implement policies and guidelines for all Men's Soccer personnel and student-athletes.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving, strong leadership, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work a highly variable schedule including nights and weekends.
• Strong integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference and University rules.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Child Abuse Certifications.
• Cash Handling.
• DMV Check.

Nice To Haves

• NCAA Division I experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and allocating a budget.
• Demonstrated experience fundraising towards the achievement of program goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing a Division I competitive Men's Soccer program.
• Teach student-athletes the sport of Men's Soccer.
• Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes for Temple University.
• Support the Head Coach by providing leadership and integrity to the program.
• Create, plan, organize, motivate, communicate, and control aspects related to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, and related booster clubs.
• Conduct themselves in a manner representative of the University, the Department, and the sport both on and off the field of competition.
• Administer Division I NCAA rules.
• Assist with budgeting, scheduling, meal planning, coaching, recruiting, scouting, and purchasing and caring for equipment.
• Implement policies and guidelines for all Men's Soccer personnel and student-athletes.
• Handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comply with NCAA, Conference and University rules.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level