Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Bucknell University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bucknell University is currently looking for our next Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach. In this role you will coach skills, techniques, and strategies for maximum athletic performance. In addition, you will analyze player performance to determine an improvement plan for the group and individual players.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Athletic Training, or a related field
• 2 years of experience coaching or competing in soccer
• Must be able to travel with the team for competitions as necessary
• Requires night and weekend availability
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• 4 years of experience coaching or competing in soccer
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Responsibilities

• Assists with player training, including developing and implementing competitive performance strategies and practices
• Motivates and encourages players to work hard, analyze their performance, and implement improvements
• Provides academic guidance and support to players
• Schedules practices, informs players of the schedule, submits applications for competitions, and collects statistics on player performance
• Ensures that players, equipment, and facilities are well-prepared and organized
• Scouts new recruits and collaborates with the head coach to guide prospective student-athletes
• Assists in making travel arrangements and travels with team to competitions

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Tuition remission for themselves
• Tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent (for full-time members)
• Various tuition programs for their children (for full-time members)
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• Parental leave
• An employee assistance program
• Fitness center membership

What This Job Offers

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