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Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

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Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number SF01963
Job Title Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer
Position Number 108658
FTE 1.00
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Professional Staff
Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff
Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 99
Pay Grade Range Hiring Salary Range: $35,000 - $40,000
Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information

Department Women's Soccer
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded No
Extension Contingency Notes
Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 06/27/2026 with
anticipated renewal.
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Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 5, 2025. Applications received after March 5, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the head coach, assist with the successful administration of the women’s soccer program, including teaching, motivating, evaluating, and recruiting qualified high caliber student-athletes.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in evaluation and recruitment of prospective student athletes.

Assist in the training and development of players, scouting, and in making team travel arrangements.

Assist in scheduling promotions, marketing, fund-raising projects and summer camps and clinics.

Maintain the recruiting and fundraising databases.

Support the University’s academic goals and assist in the oversight of the academic and athletic development of student athletes.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be involved in the local soccer community. Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

NCAA Rules Certification Certificate.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Minimum of two years of experience either coaching soccer or playing collegiate soccer.

3. Demonstrated experience organizing and directing soccer camps.

4. Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.

5. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

7. Demonstrated ability to teach and evaluate student-athletes.

8. Demonstrated ability to recruit student-athletes.

9. Demonstrated computer skills.

10. Demonstrated ability to maintain databases (i.e., recruiting and fundraising).

11. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as they apply to recruitment and player eligibility.

12. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:

1. Master’s degree.

2. Demonstrated Division I or professional soccer playing or coaching experience.

3. Demonstrated top level club coaching experience.

4. Demonstrated familiarity with US Soccer Club structure and Division 1 recruiting.

5. USSF “B” license or higher and/or NSCAA Advanced National Diplomas or higher.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Environmental Conditions
This position is subject to both inside and outside work; extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered.
Posting Date 02/18/2025
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14787

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Resume
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a minimum of two years of experience either coaching soccer or playing collegiate soccer?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have demonstrated experience organizing and directing soccer camps?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have demonstrated organizational and administrative skills?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have demonstrated ability to teach and evaluate student-athletes?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have demonstrated ability to recruit student-athletes?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you have demonstrated ability to maintain databases (i.e., recruiting and fundraising)?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you have demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as they apply to recruitment and player eligibility?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?
    • Yes
    • No
  10. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other