Graduate Assistant - Men's Soccer

JOB SUMMARY:   

As the Assistant Coach – Goalie Coach for Men’s Soccer, the Graduate Assistant assists in planning and directing training of student athletes and assesses individuals' abilities and skill level to determine appropriate team position. Assists players in reaching highest athletic potential possible through athletic training and leadership skills. Must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Men’s Soccer. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. This is an unpaid opportunity that offers 100% graduate tuition minus applicable fees.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Primary responsibility – coaching goalies

Assist the head coach in monitoring the strength and conditioning programs

 • Assist the head coach with on and off field coaching of the team, including practices planning and implementation, individual and team coaching, and other coaching duties as assigned. •

JOB SUMMARY:   

As the Assistant Coach – Goalie Coach for Men’s Soccer, the Graduate Assistant assists in planning and directing training of student athletes and assesses individuals' abilities and skill level to determine appropriate team position. Assists players in reaching highest athletic potential possible through athletic training and leadership skills. Must be familiar with NCAA rules and regulations. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Men’s Soccer. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. This is an unpaid opportunity that offers 100% graduate tuition minus applicable fees.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Primary responsibility – coaching goalies

Assist the head coach in monitoring the strength and conditioning programs

 • Assist the head coach with on and off field coaching of the team, including practices planning and implementation, individual and team coaching, and other coaching duties as assigned. •

• Assist the head coach with the academic support of current student-athletes, including study hall monitoring, individual academic monitoring and meetings, class checking and other duties as assigned.

• Assist the head coach with on and off campus recruiting activities, including prospect evaluation, database management, correspondences, phone calls and other duties.

• Provide input in the evaluation and improvement of our student-athletes.

 • Pass NCAA recruiting certification test.

• Assist the head coach with scouting opponents.

• Assist the head coach with planning all aspects of team travel within budgetary limitations.

• Assist the head coach with planning events for fundraising and other special functions within the framework of the overall athletic department fundraising and development program.

• Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development.

 • Additional duties can be assigned with discussions between the Head Coach, Director of Athletics and the prospective successful candidate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  

• Bachelor’s degree.

 • Collegiate coaching and/or playing experience. 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Krossover and/or video editing. • Proven leadership ability. 

• Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, student-athletes and potential recruits and their families. 

• Excellent communication, written and oral skills 

• Demonstrated commitment to NCAA Division II guidelines and regulations.

 • Must be accepted into any graduate program.

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