Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

Dakota State University is gearing up for our inaugural season of soccer, and we’re searching for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to join us as the Assistant Soccer Coach! As we kick off this exciting chapter in DSU’s athletic history, you have the opportunity to be a key player in shaping the success of our newly established soccer program.

Responsibilities:

• Goalkeeper Coach and Player development: Assist the Head Coach in the overall development and implementation of the Soccer program with an emphasis on developing a strategic plan for training and developing goalkeepers.
• Recruitment and Scouting: Collaborate with the Head Coach to identify and recruit top talent, both locally and nationally who fit the culture and model the standards expected within the soccer program. Attend high school and club games and showcases to evaluate prospective student-athletes.
• Game-Day Preparation: Coordinate scouting reports, contribute to game-day strategies, including lineup decisions, in-game adjustments, and player management. Assist with game plan development and player readiness. Assist with management of all game day activities, such as statistics, film, and field organization.
• Eligibility and Academic Support: Organize eligibility compliance. Provide guidance and support to student-athletes in balancing their academic commitments with athletic responsibilities. Encourage academic success and monitor progress to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
• Camp Coordination: Coordinate and assist in organizing and developing soccer camps and clinics for youth and prospective athletes, overseeing logistics, participant registration, and program execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of previous soccer coaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of soccer techniques, strategies, and rules.
• Knowledge of the evaluation and assessment of student-athlete skills and abilities.
• Knowledgeable in film evaluation techniques and software as well as editing.
• Ability to identify and successfully recruit talented prospective student-athletes for the sport of soccer.
• Ability to motivate and empower team members.
• Initiative to solve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and people skills to effectively connect with student-athletes, coaching staff, and university stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.