Eastern Mennonite University
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Description
The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach and EMU sport program as it relates to day-to-day management, development of a roster, the recruitment of student-athletes, and the retention of the members of the program. The individual may be required to work without supervision or assistance, and must be able to work on their own.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Dedicate 51% of responsibilities to teaching and coaching the designated sport, emphasizing skill development, team-building, and competitive success.
- Assist in the daily operations of the program.
- Oversee a position group as assigned by the head coach.
- Recruit prospective athletes that fit the mission and culture of the program and University.
- Organize and conduct on field or onsite coaching during practice and games.
- Develop scouting reports.
- Assist with administrative duties such as budgeting, scheduling, travel, equipment management, and inventory management.
- Assist with field and/or facility maintenance.
- Assist with program fundraising initiatives.
- Assist with program community service opportunities.
- Assist with program marketing and branding on social media.
Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership skills and effective communication and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong social emotional skills and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning.
- Must be able to work and relate well with the public, students, faculty and staff.
- Ability to demonstrate and perform sport specific activities.
- Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
- Cultural competency and diversity-oriented approach.
- Working knowledge of new technology initiatives such as, but not limited to, Rapsodo, Blast, and Trackman.
- Knowledge of and/or a capacity to learn current skill methodologies preferred.
- Basic competency in Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite required and/or a willingness and ability to learn and use this digital work, scheduling, and filing systems required.