Assistant Coach-WAGE

University of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Coach to support various Division II sports programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with student-athletes, assist in practice preparations, and contribute to player development. You will play a vital role in creating a positive environment, attending games, and managing social media to promote the program. If you are passionate about sports and coaching, this is an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of athletes while being part of a diverse and inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred, either Bachelor's or Master's.
• No specific experience or licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching, player development, and practice preparation.
• Support student-athletes and maintain a positive environment.
• Manage social media and promote the sports program.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Team Organization

Player Development

Social Media Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

The Assistant Coach (WAGE) provides assistance in specific aspects of coaching the Division II sport program including but not limited to: student-athlete recruitment, practice preparation and setup, and player development.
This posting will support applications for Assistant Coaches (WAGE) for the following sports at UVA Wise:
Football
Women's Volleyball
Women's Basketball
Men's Basketball
Women's Lacrosse
Baseball
Softball
Tennis
Golf
Cross Country/Track & Field

Wage Faculty and all personnel actions associated with them are governed and approved by the EVPP and policy PROV-026: Faculty Wage Employment.

Assist in various aspects of the intercollegiate sport program including but not limited to:

1. Attending practices and player conditioning
2. Participate actively in practices
3. Support student-athletes academic experience
4. Creating a positive and productive environment
5. Travel to away games and attend home games
6. Keep track of special statistics at games and practices
7. Communicate effectively and appropriately
8. Maintain confidentiality of records and information
9. Provide feedback to coach regarding players and team as necessary
10. Assist with setting up and clean-up of facilities before/after practices
11. Offer suggestions, guidance and information to athletes relating to the game and play
12. Providing encouragement and support
13. Helping to organize the team for practices and games
14. Communicating with Head Coach(es) and relevant issues or problems
15. Assisting with office duties as assigned
16. Actively listening and learning various sport specific techniques as instructed by coaches
17. Actively listening and learning various game strategies as instructed by coaches
18. Maintaining social media accounts and creating graphics to promote the program
19. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Degree preferred - Bachelors or Masters

Experience: None

Licensure: None

The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.