Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

Rochester Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 2,500 - 5,500; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology in New York is seeking a 10-month Assistant Coach for Women's Soccer to support planning, organization, and administration of team operations while fostering a positive student-athlete experience. You will recruit academically qualified student-athletes, assist with practice planning, game prep, and on-field coaching.

The role emphasizes mentoring, adherence to NCAA and university policies, and contributing to program culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 1 year of relevant coaching or student-athlete development experience.
• NCAA Coaches Certification, or ability to obtain it.
• AED/CPR and First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with players to provide mentorship, guidance, and support.
• Coaches and instructs student-athletes during practices and on game day in fundamentals, health, and team concepts.
• Support the overall physical conditioning needs of student-athletes with the head coach and strength staff.
• Conducts player evaluations and develops plans to enhance the student-athlete experience.
• Assists with practice planning, workouts, scouting, film breakdown, and game management.
• Collaborates with the head coach to devise game plans and strategies for upcoming opponents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recruiting

Mentoring

Coaching

Practice planning

Game prep

Education

Bachelor's degree

NCAA Coaches Certification

AED/CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Position Highlights

Position Highlights Reporting to the Head Coach of Women's Soccer, the 10-month Assistant Coach plays a key role in supporting all aspects of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer program. This position assists with the planning, organization, and administration of team operations while fostering a positive and competitive student-athlete experience. Responsibilities include recruiting academically qualified and talented student-athletes, assisting with practice planning and game preparation, providing on-field coaching and skill development, supporting player development initiatives, and serving as a mentor to student-athletes. The Assistant Coach is also responsible for maintaining a strong understanding of and adherence to NCAA, conference, and university policies and regulations while contributing to the overall success and culture of the program. This position is a one-year appointment, with the potential for renewal on an annual basis, contingent upon organizational need, funding, and satisfactory performance. Intercollegiate Athletics Part of the Division of Student Affairs, RIT Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Guided by integrity, respect, and a commitment to student success, RIT Athletics creates opportunities for student-athletes to grow intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. The Baseball program is supported by a dedicated coaching staff that strives to provide an exceptional experience, preparing student-athletes to succeed as leaders both on campus and within the global community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with players to provide mentorship, guidance, and support both on and off the field/court
• Coaches and instructs student athletes during practices and on game day in how to perform their sport such as proper skills and instruction of fundamentals, physical health, team concepts, and safety
• Support the overall physical conditioning needs of student-athletes in conjunction with the head coach and strength & conditioning staff
• Conducts player evaluations and develop plans to enhance the student-athlete experience
• Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of sport trends and innovations in playing and teaching
• Assists with practice planning, workouts, scouting, film breakdown, and game management
• Collaborates with the head coach to devise game plans and strategies for upcoming opponents
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately
• Understand the importance of working in close partnership with students, faculty, staff, parents, administration, alumni, community partners, and prospective students
• Have a personal style that is professional, personable, approachable, and politically astute
• Ability to attract, recruit, retain, inspire and motivate highly qualified student-athletes
• Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 1 year of relevant experience
• NCAA Coaches Certification, or ability to pass certification test
• AED/CPR and First Aid Certification

Job Level Overview

N/A

FLSA Category

Exempt

Work Location

On Campus

Compensation

$2,500 - $5,500

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning. In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. As of Fall 2024, total student enrollment across all campuses exceeded 21,000. Nationally recognized for its co-op and internship programs, RIT is supported by more than 4,000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1,300-acre suburban campus features cutting-edge facilities that reflect RIT’s strengths in applied research, design, and workforce development.