Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

Rochester Institute of Technology•Rochester, NY

9d•$2,500 - $5,500•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Head Coach of Women's Soccer, the 10-month Assistant Coach plays a key role in supporting all aspects of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer program. This position assists with the planning, organization, and administration of team operations while fostering a positive and competitive student-athlete experience. Responsibilities include recruiting academically qualified and talented student-athletes, assisting with practice planning and game preparation, providing on-field coaching and skill development, supporting player development initiatives, and serving as a mentor to student-athletes. The Assistant Coach is also responsible for maintaining a strong understanding of and adherence to NCAA, conference, and university policies and regulations while contributing to the overall success and culture of the program. This position is a one-year appointment, with the potential for renewal on an annual basis, contingent upon organizational need, funding, and satisfactory performance. Intercollegiate Athletics Part of the Division of Student Affairs, RIT Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Guided by integrity, respect, and a commitment to student success, RIT Athletics creates opportunities for student-athletes to grow intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. The Baseball program is supported by a dedicated coaching staff that strives to provide an exceptional experience, preparing student-athletes to succeed as leaders both on campus and within the global community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
1 year of relevant experience
NCAA Coaches Certification, or ability to pass certification test
AED/CPR and First Aid Certification
Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately
Understand the importance of working in close partnership with students, faculty, staff, parents, administration, alumni, community partners, and prospective students
Have a personal style that is professional, personable, approachable, and politically astute
Ability to attract, recruit, retain, inspire and motivate highly qualified student-athletes
Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences

Responsibilities

Builds relationships with players to provide mentorship, guidance, and support both on and off the field/court
Coaches and instructs student athletes during practices and on game day in how to perform their sport such as proper skills and instruction of fundamentals, physical health, team concepts, and safety
Support the overall physical conditioning needs of student-athletes in conjunction with the head coach and strength & conditioning staff
Conducts player evaluations and develop plans to enhance the student-athlete experience
Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of sport trends and innovations in playing and teaching
Assists with practice planning, workouts, scouting, film breakdown, and game management
Collaborates with the head coach to devise game plans and strategies for upcoming opponents
Other duties as assigned