Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Soccer

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Position Title

Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Soccer

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Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title

Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Soccer

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Posting Number

AS838P

Subdivision

Athletic Director's Office

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletics

Location

Erie, Pa

Position Summary

This is a full-time, twelve-month position that assists the head coaches of both programs in the planning, practice, and game scheduling and coaching of both the men’s and women’s soccer teams while adhering to Pennsylvania State Athletic Association (

PSAC

) and

NCAA

regulations. Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission. Instruction will consist of 70% of the position time, while the other 30% will be dedicated to other essential functions of the position.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

:

1. Assists with all on- and off-field soccer instruction; evaluates players while providing instruction, more specifically, goalkeepers. Must be able to instruct, evaluate, and recruit goalkeepers.

2. Evaluates prospective recruits athletically and academically.

3. Monitors, educates, and advises all student-athletes concerning expectations in the classroom, during competitions and practices, and within campus and community living.

4. Establishes prospect’s

NCAA

eligibility in concert with the athletic department’s compliance office.

1. Trains, strengthens, and develops all student-athletes; in compliance with all

NCAA

Division II and

PSAC

rules and regulations.

1. Assists with game day strategies of both the varsity and developmental teams.

2. Assists with the operation and instruction of camps and clinics.

3. Coordinates team and recruiting travel.

4. Serves as the first assistant of the developmental team, inclusive of driving vans for developmental team games.

5. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility, and requirements of the position.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A bachelor’s degree; working knowledge of

PSAC

and

NCAA

regulations. Must be able to pass the

NCAA

educational modules on an annual basis.

Experience:

Collegiate coaching or playing experience, with an ability to recruit.

Skills:

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated organizational and time management skills; and the ability to effectively teach and coach soccer skills (specifically goalkeepers) and strategy.

Licenses

and

Certifications

: A valid driver’s license in good standing. Per Gannon’s Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired.

University Mission:

Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

Strength and conditioning certification.

Physical Demands

Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with an intercollegiate athletic team. Work is performed in a busy office, field instruction and University setting.

Exempt Status

Exempt

Position Classification

Professional

Position Type

Staff

Employment Status

Full-Time

Position Length

12M

Hours per Week

varies

Work Schedule

As required

Shift

Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * I attest that I have not been suspended from coaching by another NCAA member institution.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you been prohibited from certain coaching-related activities as a result of violations while employed by another NCAA member institution?

   • Yes
   • No

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