Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

Penn State University • University Park, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, an NCAA Division 1 and Big Ten Conference Institution is seeking an Assistant Coach for Women's Soccer responsible to the Head Coach for performing or assisting with a wide variety of coaching duties in order to accomplish the goals and objectives of the team. The successful candidate should have a positive and can-do attitude and be fully committed to the desired culture of Penn State Women's Soccer as determined by the head coach and support Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics Mission to Prepare Student-Athletes for a Lifetime of Impact. Travel is an expectation for the position.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors degree or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A degree in a sports related field and a degree with components in coaching and sports analytics are required.
• High level of Mac iOS computer competency using various analysis softwares and programs including Hudl product suite, Wyscout, Keynote and other presentation-based programs.
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• Credit history check
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Division 1 coaching and/or playing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, coach and develop high-level athletes for the program.
• Provide high-level coaching and instruction, including individualized skill training, video sessions, and individual goal setting.
• Assist with practice and match preparations.
• Organize official and unofficial visits.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to prepare in-depth scouting reports utilizing data and video.
• Perform in-match and post-match coding and analysis to evaluate team performance through video and data.
• Distribute position-specific video content to players for self-reflection.
• Assist in filming and coding of training sessions according to team’s game model.
• Develop and maintain “best practices” video library that aligns with the program’s game model.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

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