Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
About The Position
Under the direction of the Head Soccer Coach, the Assistant Coach assists in administering the Women’s Soccer program. The role supports the health, well-being, and academic success of student-athletes while helping develop the program’s competitive performance. Duties include assisting with the sports budget; scheduling and organizing practices and competitions; ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and university rules; developing and enforcing written team rules and expectations; recruiting student-athletes committed to graduating; monitoring academic progress and eligibility; supporting Department of Athletics policies and procedures; and promoting intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the university. This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position. Fresno State positions are performed onsite, although some positions may be eligible for remote work one day per week depending on university needs and operations and pursuant to applicable guidelines and policy. The anticipated hiring salary is up to $7,052 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The classification salary range is $6,288 to $7,658 per month.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by one of the six US regional accrediting associations, or a recognized equivalent international degree. Relevant fields may include coaching, physical education, exercise science, psychology, teaching, pedagogy, or a related field.
- At least three years of experience coaching Women’s Soccer at the NCAA Division I level.
- Clear knowledge of soccer, modern coaching methodologies, playing techniques, tactics, and strategies, including goalkeeping-unit responsibilities.
- Experience and understanding of elite-level sport and recruitment of top student-athletes.
- Ability to facilitate and organize a recruiting database, recruiting calendar, strategy, and coordination.
- Excellent office and administrative skills, task orientation, and timeline adherence.
- Ability to support the department’s equity and diversity commitments.
Nice To Haves
- International recruiting contacts and understanding of domestic and international recruiting.
- Team scouting, video, and match analysis experience.
- USSF A or UEFA A coaching license, or recognized equivalent.
- Team travel administration experience.
- Camp/Academy direction and coaching experience; Camp Director experience.
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Assist in administering the Women’s Soccer program under the direction of the Head Soccer Coach.
- Help ensure the health, well-being, and academic success of student-athletes.
- Assist in developing the competitive nature of the Women’s Soccer program.
- Assist in maintaining the sports budget.
- Schedule and organize practices and competitions.
- Ensure program compliance with NCAA, conference, and university rules.
- Develop and enforce written team rules and expectations.
- Recruit quality student-athletes who intend to graduate from the institution.
- Assist in monitoring team members’ academic progress and eligibility.
- Support the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the Department of Athletics.
- Promote intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the university.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Sick and vacation time.
- 15 paid holidays per year.
- Eligible employees may participate in the fee waiver education program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
