Soccer, Assistant Women's Coach

University of Saint Joseph; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford is seeking a part-time Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach to help organize and direct all aspects of the collegiate program. Key responsibilities include recruiting qualified student-athletes and ensuring their success in personal, athletic, and academic areas.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree and previous coaching experience. The role demands physical activity and involves a dynamic work environment with intensive schedules.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience at the secondary and/or college level preferred.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the process of recruiting prospective qualified student-athletes.
• Assist in the development and supervision of practice and game planning.
• Assist with the organization of team travel.
• Ensure compliance with all College, NCAA Division III and GNAC policies and procedures.

Skills

Recruiting skills

Coaching skills

Team management

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Responsibilities include assisting the head coach with the organizing and directing all aspects of a successful and competitive collegiate program. The recruitment of qualified student-athletes and a demonstrated commitment to their personal, athletic, and academic success are essential. Responsibilities may also include recruiting, travel management, scheduling, player development, and budget management. This is a part-time appointment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the process of recruiting prospective qualified student-athletes.
• Assist in the development and supervision of practice and game planning.
• Assist with the organization of team travel.
• Effectively demonstrates technical skills at the collegiate level.
• Assist with fundraising.
• Ensure compliance with all College, NCAA Division III and GNAC policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required by the Head Women’s Soccer Coach.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous coaching experience at the secondary and/or college level preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements and description of the work environment are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity Approximate Percentage of Time Spent in this Activity (Minimal, Some, Substantial)

• Bending - Substantial
• Climbing (e.g., stairs) - Substantial
• Keyboarding - Substantial
• Kneeling - Substantial
• Lifting (indicate maximum weight) - Substantial
• Reaching - Substantial
• Sitting - Substantial
• Standing - Substantial
• Using Telephone - Substantial
• Walking - Substantial
• Other (please explain): - Substantial

Work Environment

The Athletic Department is a fast paced, intensive, high energy environment. Coaches and Staff work intensive schedules including weekends and evenings.