Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

3d

About The Position

As a member of the women’s soccer staff, this part-time position assists the Head Women’s Soccer Coach in the coordination, guidance, direction, and supervision of the women’s soccer program, with emphasis on academic and athletic excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year appropriate experience.
• Appropriate graduate coursework or master’s degree may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time and occasional travel.
• As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and knowing / complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to student-athletes during practices and competition.
• Evaluates athletic performance and develops / implements practice plans / schedules related to team concepts and technical skill development of student-athletes.
• Evaluates competing players/teams and develops/implements/adjusts game/situation strategies within philosophy of head coach.
• Counsels and motivates current student-athletes towards attainment of academic, athletic, and individual achievement.
• May serve as liaison to academic counselor and Knights Leadership Academy regarding student-athlete progress towards graduation and professional development.
• Assists head coach with the discipline, conduct, and image of players relative to program, Athletics and University.
• Evaluates and recruits prospective student-athletes within Athletics, Conference, and NCAA guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains industry relationships as appropriate.
• Organizes on-campus recruiting visits and admissions documentation.
• Assists head coach in the administration of sport program, with daily oversight of budget, equipment, scheduling and travel (team and recruiting) as assigned.
• Coordinate and work with healthcare professionals regarding student-athlete medical treatment, injury prevention, and recovery.
• Coordinate and work with strength and conditioning professionals regarding acclimation plans, in season and off-season strength and conditioning plans.
• Coordinates marketing, public relations, fund-raising, and community outreach efforts for sport program as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefit packages: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness initiatives: UCF Athletics is recognized by Cigna Healthcare with the silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee well-being and vitality through our benefits offerings, wellness platform and programming
• Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Tickets to UCF sporting events
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees