Assistant Coach-WAGE

University of Virginia•Wise, VA

About The Position

The Assistant Coach (WAGE) provides assistance in specific aspects of coaching the Division II sport program including but not limited to: student-athlete recruitment, practice preparation and setup, and player development. This posting will support applications for Assistant Coaches (WAGE) for the following sports at UVA Wise: Football, Women's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Golf, Cross Country/Track & Field.

Requirements

None

Nice To Haves

Degree preferred-Bachelors or Masters

Responsibilities

Attending practices and player conditioning
Participate actively in practices
Support student-athletes academic experience
Creating a positive and productive environment
Travel to away games and attend home games
Keep track of special statistics at games and practices
Communicate effectively and appropriately
Maintain confidentiality of records and information
Provide feedback to coach regarding players and team as necessary
Assist with setting up and clean-up of facilities before/after practices
Offer suggestions, guidance and information to athletes relating to the game and play
Providing encouragement and support
Helping to organize the team for practices and games
Communicating with Head Coach(es) and relevant issues or problems
Assisting with office duties as assigned
Actively listening and learning various sport specific techniques as instructed by coaches
Actively listening and learning various game strategies as instructed by coaches
Maintaining social media accounts and creating graphics to promote the program