Assistant Coach/Goalkeeper Coach

Department:

UCF Athletics - Men's Soccer

As a member of the men’s soccer staff, position assists the Head Men’s Soccer Coach in the coordination, guidance, direction, and supervision of the men’s soccer program, with emphasis on academic and athletic excellence. 

Responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide instruction to student-athletes during practices and competition, with emphasis on goalkeepers.  Evaluate athletic performance and develop / implement practice plan / schedule related to team concepts and skill development of student-athletes.  

• Counsel current student-athletes towards attainment of academic, athletic, and individual achievement.  

• Evaluate and recruit (domestic / international) prospective student-athletes within UCFAA, Conference, and NCAA guidelines, with emphasis on goalkeepers.  Includes the establishment and maintenance of industry relationships as appropriate, as well as the organization of on-campus recruiting visits and admissions documentation.

• Evaluate competing players/teams, and under the direction of the head coach, is actively engaged in the development, implementation, and adjustment of game / situation strategies.

• Assist head coach in the administration of sport program, with daily oversight of budget, equipment, scheduling, travel (team and recruiting), community outreach, and fundraising as assigned.

Department:

UCF Athletics - Men's Soccer

As a member of the men’s soccer staff, position assists the Head Men’s Soccer Coach in the coordination, guidance, direction, and supervision of the men’s soccer program, with emphasis on academic and athletic excellence. 

Responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide instruction to student-athletes during practices and competition, with emphasis on goalkeepers.  Evaluate athletic performance and develop / implement practice plan / schedule related to team concepts and skill development of student-athletes.  

• Counsel current student-athletes towards attainment of academic, athletic, and individual achievement.  

• Evaluate and recruit (domestic / international) prospective student-athletes within UCFAA, Conference, and NCAA guidelines, with emphasis on goalkeepers.  Includes the establishment and maintenance of industry relationships as appropriate, as well as the organization of on-campus recruiting visits and admissions documentation.

• Evaluate competing players/teams, and under the direction of the head coach, is actively engaged in the development, implementation, and adjustment of game / situation strategies.

• Assist head coach in the administration of sport program, with daily oversight of budget, equipment, scheduling, travel (team and recruiting), community outreach, and fundraising as assigned.

Minimum qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year coaching / athletics administration experience at the collegiate level or above.  

Preferred qualifications:

• Division 1 (or higher) soccer experience

• Collegiate recruiting experience or multiple years coaching (HS or collegiate)

• Goalkeeper coach experience  

Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position requires attendance at scheduled games / matches, which regularly requires work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time. 

As a UCF Athletics staff member, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.  UCF Athletics is an NCAA Division I institution and Big XII Conference member.

Salary:

Negotiable

Note: The person selected for this position will be employed by the UCF Athletics Association, Inc., which is a direct support organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida.

UCF Athletics is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity of thought and fosters an environment that is welcoming, accessible, and supportive for all members of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

As a member of the Big 12 Conference, we aim to provide the best services for our student-athletes and experiences for our fans. We are committed to enhancing the reputation and visibility of the University of Central Florida, which is consistently ranked as one of the top 20 innovative institutions in the country. We strive to be Florida’s pre-eminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as Orlando’s Hometown Team.

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