Graduate Assistant, Soccer - Goalkeeper Coach

Lenoir-Rhyne University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission: 15 credit hours per year

Meal plan: 10 meals per week

On-campus housing

Job summary

A higher education institution in Hickory, North Carolina is seeking a graduate assistant goalkeeper coach for its Division II soccer programs. This role involves instructing and developing goalkeepers, leading training, and assisting in recruiting and coaching. Prior goalkeeper training and playing experience at a collegiate or professional level is preferred. The position includes tuition remission, a meal plan, and on-campus housing, fostering an academic and athletic growth environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in training goalkeepers.
• Playing experience as a goalkeeper at the collegiate or professional level is preferred.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for instruction and development of goalkeepers.
• Leading goalkeeper training and game analysis.
• Assist in all aspects of recruiting, coaching, and mentoring all student-athletes.
• Assist in the planning of training sessions.
• Assist head coaches in scouting.
• Assist with all LRU Men’s and Women’s Soccer clinics and camps.
• Assist with marketing and promotion of camps and clinics.

Education

Enrollment in a graduate program at Lenoir-Rhyne University

Job description

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

The graduate assistant goalkeeper coach of Division II men’s and women’s soccer programs will report to both the Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coaches.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for instruction and development of goalkeepers.
• Leading goalkeeper training and game analysis.
• Assist in all aspects of recruiting, coaching, and mentoring all student-athletes.
• Assist in the planning of training sessions.
• Assist head coaches in scouting.
• Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations as well as dedication to the entire academic development of student-athletes are essential requirements.
• Assists with all LRU Men’s and Women’s Soccer clinics and camps as assigned by head coaches.
• Assists with marketing and promotion of camps and clinics.
• Other duties as assigned by the head coaches and athletic administration.

Required Qualifications

• Must enroll in a graduate program at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
• Prior experience in training goalkeepers.
• Playing experience as a goalkeeper at the collegiate or professional level is preferred.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work within a team environment.

Job Compensation

• Tuition remission: 15 credit hours per year (6 Fall, 6 Spring, and 3 Summer).
• Meal plan: 10 meals per week in the University cafeteria
• Housing: On-campus housing.

Application Process

Applicants should submit:

• Resume
• List of at least two professional references (including name, current position, email, address, and phone number)

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

Lenoir-Rhyne University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities that are free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

LR is committed to creating a safe campus environment for all members of the LR community, including, but not limited to, those who identify as transgender and gender non-conforming. To that end, LR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including sex stereotypes and sex characteristics), ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational program, activity and employment, LR has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair and impartial process for those involved in an allegation of discrimination or harassment, and for allegations of retaliation.

LR values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the parties in the grievance process during what is often a difficult time for all those involved.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.