Assistant Coach Mens Soccer

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking an Assistant Men's Soccer Coach to join its Intercollegiate Athletics team. This role involves contributing to a nationally competitive men's soccer program, focusing on training, game planning, recruiting, academic monitoring, and scheduling. UCCS is committed to academic excellence and student success, situated in Colorado Springs with a vibrant community and outdoor opportunities. This position is exempt from overtime provisions.

Requirements

Experience in soccer training and coaching techniques.
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Must have coaching experience at the college or high school level.
Must understand, or have the ability to learn, the NCAA forms and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience at the Division II level is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Train varsity men’s soccer team for intercollegiate competition at a nationally competitive level.
Assist the head coach in developing and implementing game plans.
Maintain and increase knowledge of soccer training and coaching techniques.
Supervise the training, development, and placement of staff personnel.
Evaluate prospective student-athletes.
Develop and maintain correspondence for prospective student-athletes.
Schedule, coordinate and supervise official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes.
Monitor academic performance of student-athletes.
Counsel student-athletes.
Ensure compliance with all UCCS and NCAA regulations regarding academic eligibility requirements.
Assist head coach with planning and coordinating Division II schedule within NCAA, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and institutional guidelines.
Assist head coach with planning and coordinating team travel and lodging.