Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

Fresno State•Fresno, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Head Soccer Coach, the Assistant Women's Soccer Coach assists in administering the Women’s Soccer program. The incumbent supports student-athletes’ health, well-being, and academic success while helping develop the program’s competitive nature. Responsibilities include assisting with the sports budget; organizing practices and competitions; ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and university rules; developing and enforcing written team rules and expectations; recruiting student-athletes who intend to graduate; monitoring academic progress and eligibility; supporting the Department of Athletics’ philosophy, policies, and procedures; and promoting intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the university. This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position. 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. Fresno State positions are onsite; depending on university needs and operations, some positions may be eligible for remote work one day per week under applicable guidelines and policy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by one of the six U.S. regional accrediting associations, or a recognized equivalent international degree. A degree in coaching, physical education, exercise science, psychology, teaching, pedagogy, or a related field is preferred.
At least three years of experience coaching Women’s Soccer at the NCAA Division I level.
Knowledge of soccer, modern coaching methodologies, playing techniques, tactics, and strategies, including goalkeeping-specific responsibilities.
Experience and understanding of elite-level sport and recruitment of top student-athletes.
Experience facilitating and organizing a recruiting database, recruiting calendar, strategy, and coordination.
Excellent office and administrative skills, task orientation, and ability to adhere to timelines.
Ability to support the department’s equity and diversity commitments.

Nice To Haves

Experience and understanding of recruitment and development of top athletes.
International recruiting contacts and understanding.
Team scouting, video, and match analysis experience.
Camp or academy direction and coaching experience.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
USSF A or UEFA A coaching license, or recognized equivalent.
Team travel administration experience.
Camp director and coaching experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in the administration of 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 operations comply with NCAA, conference, and university rules.
Develop and enforce written team rules and expectations.
Recruit quality student-athletes who are intent on graduating 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.