Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

University of Rochester•Rochester, NY

8d•$37,400 - $52,500•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking an Assistant Coach for Women's Soccer. This role is responsible for teaching basic and advanced skills, techniques, and strategies to student athletes, engaging in recruiting prospective students in accordance with NCAA rules, and advising and counseling students. The position operates under the guidance of the head coach and adheres to all conference and national rules and regulations for intercollegiate athletics, as well as the policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics & Recreation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of previous coaching and/or playing experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of and adherence to all University Conference and National (NCAA) rules and regulations for intercollegiate athletics required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification upon hire required
AED certification upon hire required
First Aid Certification upon hire required

Nice To Haves

Experience in Physical Education preferred

Responsibilities

Teaches basic and advanced skills and tactical principles of a particular sport.
Teaches proper techniques and strategies to specific and distinct set of students participating on the team.
Prepares students for on-field practice and competition activities through review of game film and classroom instruction.
Directs and cultivates team-building activities.
Reviews overall team strategies and practice plan with head coach and other assistant coaches on a regular basis.
Provides feedback to other coaches on teaching techniques and coaching strategies.
Scouts opponents in preparation of game plans and practice plans.
Engages in the recruiting of prospective students in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.
Identifies quality prospective students and players.
Travels and observes secondary school and other pre-college contests.
Evaluates academic and athletic abilities and contributions a student may make to the University.
Visits high schools to network with coaches and guidance counselors.
Provides information on prospective students to the Executive Director of Athletics and Office of Admissions.
Advises and counsels students.
Understands the curricular, co-curricular, and social demands on students and advises students on the appropriate course of action in a given circumstance.
Follows necessary and prudent safety procedures, protecting health and welfare of students while traveling.
Applies medical protocols and emergency procedures when necessary.
Teaches proper safety techniques to students.
Develops and implements teaching strategies consistent with the team philosophy.
Learns new drills through professional development activities and applies to practice plans.
Other duties as assigned.