Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer

Hamline University • Saint Paul, MN

4d • $38,000

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support, and to complement, the head coach in day to day program operations with a focus on coaching and program planning.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Ability to provide instruction and training to student athletes
• Skilled in the recruitment of athletes for collegiate sports
• Experience and sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledgeable in all applicable MIAC and NCAA rules
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ year previous soccer coaching experience or competitive college play as an athlete
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• Requires the ability to work evenings and weekends for sport, recruiting, or departmental activities
• Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs on an occasional basis
• Requires the ability to travel off campus during the season (locations dependent upon schedule)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• 3+ years college soccer coaching experience; or top level club coaching experience
• Previous college recruiting experience

Responsibilities

• Educate and instruct student athletes in the training of their sport
• Instruct student athletes about physical health, teamwork and safety
• Set an appropriate leadership example in all professional and personal activities
• Ensure compliance by team members with the Code of Conduct governing student athletes (includes activities when traveling as representatives of the University)
• Collaborate with head coach on the development of practice and game plans
• Provide skill instruction and training to student athletes
• Maintain appropriate, professional office hours during the year
• Work cooperatively with departmental personnel, attend staff meetings and activities, and represent the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, media, and general public
• Scout opponents and provide analysis to head coach to facilitate instruction to student athletes
• Analyze video sessions
• Complete required travel reimbursement requests and follow appropriate protocols
• Collaborate with head coach on maintaining accurate inventory of team uniforms and equipment
• Secure contest officials when necessary (JV, scrimmages)
• Identify and actively recruit prospective student-athletes
• Know and comply with all applicable MIAC and NCAA rules
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Paid Time off, including vacation time, paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

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