Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

University of Denver•Denver, CO

6d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach supports the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, coaching, recruiting, event scheduling, supervision of program personnel, budget management, student-athlete academic success and mentoring, team travel, equipment, meals, technical and video logistics (software), marketing, and compliance with NCAA and the Summit League rules/regulations. The Assistant Coach will embrace and model a positive coaching philosophy and associated techniques, insisting on a culture of respect and positive communication, as well as collaboration with internal departments of the division and the university. The Assistant Coach will also demonstrate an on-going commitment to the principles of inclusivity through hiring practices, training and development programming, campus collaborations, or involvement and participation in university/divisional inclusion projects and initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Successful coaching experience
Successful recruiting of Student-Athlete’s committed to academic and athletic excellence
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required, including communication (direct feedback) and public relations
In-depth understanding of the sport from the fundamental skills to advanced tactics and strategy, including the ability teach and educate Student-Athlete’s and coaching staff.
Stays up-to-date with new research and collaborates with coaching colleagues to learn and implement best practices
Modeling and implementing a personal and professional growth strategy for Student-Athletes and assistant coaches by learning and developing new techniques to support knowledge attainment
The ability to display passion and positively motivate/inspire Student-Athletes and coaching staff to generate the desire to excel in academics and athletics
Exhibiting the highest professional standards, integrity, and ethical behavior in regard to NCAA, Conference, University, and Division of Athletics rules and regulations
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to an ever-evolving athletic landscape

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Successful collegiate coaching experience

Responsibilities

Recruit quality student-athletes capable of pursuing a baccalaureate degree and achieving an exemplary graduation rate while managing a cost-effective and administratively efficient program
Demonstrate excellent teaching and coaching competencies with regard to: sport skill instruction, motivation, and tactical strategies, while also designing a competitive schedule that maximizes student-athlete development and performance
Provide leadership in the personal development of student-athletes by projecting a positive and professional image, including opportunities for social, emotional, and academic development that align with the University’s 4-D experience model
Coordinate various aspects of the program, including daily operations: team travel, recruiting logistics, equipment, meals, technical logistics of current and proposed software packages, etc.
Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior about adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and the Division of Athletics rules and regulations
Proactively uphold the outstanding working relationships within the Division and the University
Assuming other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Ritchie Center Operations