Assistant Coach of Women’s Soccer

Under the general daily supervision of the Head Coach – Women’s Soccer, the Assistant Coach will provide support and assistance with all aspects of the intercollegiate soccer program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits student-athletes for the women’s soccer program.
• Review soccer budget and monitors expenses.
• Schedule, develop, and implement tryouts, training sessions, and games.
• Assist in the organization, promotion, and implementation of women’s soccer camps and identification clinics.
• Ability to demonstrate and/or guide development of fundamental soccer techniques relative to NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer.
• Monitor academic progress of soccer players and arrange for tutoring if necessary.
• Inform supervisor of student-athletes in academic trouble.
• Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of women’s soccer student-athletes at Mercyhurst University.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred); United Soccer Coaches and/or USSF Licensure preferred; Previous college coaching experience required - minimum of two years - or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Leadership skills with energy, insight, enthusiasm and strong work ethic.