Assistant Coach – Women’s Soccer

Under the supervision of the Head Women's Soccer Coach, the Assistant Coach provides coaching expertise and leadership for the administration of the intercollegiate soccer program; assisting the head coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take an active role in implementing a successful recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student athletes to attend Colorado Mesa University while remaining in full compliance with all NCAA and RMAC rules, as well as departmental and university policies and procedures.
• Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental academic and athletic expectations as reflected in the mission statement, goals, objectives, and departmental guidelines.
• Coordinate and implement with the head coach and compliance officer eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary.
• Responsible for coordination and implementation all aspects of video game exchange, editing, film sessions, download & upload of games in compliance with the NCAA and RMAC guidelines.
• Assist the head coach in the organization and supervision of all practices, group workouts, shooting and film sessions and contests.
• Responsible for monitoring of student athletes' academic progress through classroom checks, study hall, and progress reports.
• Assist in the coordination, development, supervision and daily operations of summer camps and clinics.
• Engage in, coordinate and help implement all fund-raising activities for the program in conjunction with the head coach, athletic advancement and its representatives.

QUALIICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one year experience coaching soccer at the collegiate level.
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of coaching/team supervision, the ability to effectively coordinate recruiting activities, and the ability to maintain team discipline and instill proper ethical and moral standards.
• Strong computer skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).