The primary duty of an assistant coach is to be an effective teacher and role model for our student/athletes. The ability to teach fundamental skills of your sport, sportsmanship, safety, strategy, team play, physical/mental fitness and nutrition is paramount for a successful coach to demonstrate on a daily basis. Teaching the importance of academics, degree completion and life skills is also key to performing your job well as an assistant coach.

Duties:

1. Teach and enforce the “Monarch Expectations” in the student/athlete handbook.
2. Establish team guidelines and policies and procedures for enforcement, within Methodist University and NCAA guidelines.
3. Conduct tryouts for selection of varsity and, if needed, junior varsity squads.
4. Plan trips and make team travel arrangements.
5. Arrange for systematic purchase, issuance, storage, maintenance care and inventory of equipment and uniforms.
6. Obtain and supervise team managers.
7. Scout opposing teams as necessary, develop game plan strategies and coach team during games and practices.
8. Assist Head Coach with practice and games.
9. Adhere to and enforce all Methodist University, USA-South and NCAA rules.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree required; previous collegiate coaching and demonstrated experience in the recruitment and retention of student-athletes at the NCAA Division III level preferred.
2. Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential for collaborative leadership, a high degree of personal initiative, and a commitment to student engagement and belonging.
3. Candidates must have the ability to relate effectively to current and prospective student-athletes, exhibit strong time management and organizational skills, and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as knowledge of NCAA and USA South Conference rules and regulations.