Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

The Assistant Women's Soccer Coach is responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment of academically-qualified student-athletes for an NCAA Division I women's soccer program, within the guidelines, rules and regulations of Bucknell University, the NCAA, and the Patriot League. This position serves as the second assistant position for the program and goalkeeper experience is preferred but not required.

Job Duties:

• Assist/lead training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Perform specific coaching responsibilities during athletic events.
• Attend coaches preparatory meetings and implement strategies resulting from these meetings.
• Assigned responsibilities within the daily operations and overall administration of the sports program.
• Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport and maintain a thorough and continuing familiarity with all applicable University and NCAA regulations.
• Scout and recruit quality student-athletes under the guidance and direction of the head coach and coordinate all recruiting activities with the head coach and with appropriate departmental personnel. Be responsible to identify, cultivate and assess for a specific geographical area or position group.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and student-athletes having a range of backgrounds, interests, and perspectives.