Summary

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in the direction of all phases of a nationally competitive athletic program in accordance with Barry University, the Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA DII regulations. Responsible for supporting the Head Coach by providing individual instruction/ teaching of said sport. Also, coordinates community involvement, completing/submitting administrative compliance documents and other duties assigned by Head Coach, Sport Supervisor or Athletic Director. 

This is a 12-month position. August 1st thru July 31st.

Essential Functions:

1. Organizes, supervises and conducts teaching sessions:

• Assists the head coach with instructing/ teaching student-athletes in the rules, regulations, and techniques of the sport.

• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.

• Assists the head coach with supervising student-athletes during practices and competition.

• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.

• Teaches assigned fundamentals and skills during practice and games.

Summary

The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in the direction of all phases of a nationally competitive athletic program in accordance with Barry University, the Sunshine State Conference, and NCAA DII regulations. Responsible for supporting the Head Coach by providing individual instruction/ teaching of said sport. Also, coordinates community involvement, completing/submitting administrative compliance documents and other duties assigned by Head Coach, Sport Supervisor or Athletic Director. 

This is a 12-month position. August 1st thru July 31st.

Essential Functions:

1. Organizes, supervises and conducts teaching sessions:

• Assists the head coach with instructing/ teaching student-athletes in the rules, regulations, and techniques of the sport.

• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.

• Assists the head coach with supervising student-athletes during practices and competition.

• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.

• Teaches assigned fundamentals and skills during practice and games.

• Assesses player’s skills and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.

• Models’ professional behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.

2.      Establishes and maintains an organized recruiting system:

• Recruits academically qualified student-athletes who form a competitive squad and meet established academic goals and objectives of the department.

• Participates in community service activities.

• Interacts with the Associate AD/ SWA, ICA Compliance Coordinator, Coordinator for Student-Athlete Success and Faculty Athletic Representative on all matters pertaining to eligibility.

1. Performs administrative functions in support of the Intercollegiate Athletic program:

• Cooperates with the athletic administration in the implementation of department policies.

• Assists in the direction of the program within the scope of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program

• Maintains a representative level of performance in the conference that satisfies departmental goals and objectives.

• Consults with the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance concerning institutional, conference and NCAA regulations that will directly affect the program.

• Maintains adequate records.

• Assists in Management of his/her budget and assists in developing fund raising efforts for his/her sport.

• Works closely with Sport Performance, Marketing, Development and Athletic Communications.

• Manage student data; including admissions, financial aid, registration and academic performance data. All such data are treated as confidential in accordance with federal, state and university regulations.

• The Assistant Coach updates and maintains information on Compliance Assistant program, Salesforce, Workday, and the ACS Athletics program.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in any field.

• 1-3 of experience related to position.

• Remains accountable for his/her actions.

• Maintains good rapport with high school and youth coaches.

• Must be constantly aware and concerned with his/her student-athletes’ mental and physical well-being.

• Exercises a high level of public contact on both the local, state and national level through games, recruiting, camps, clinics and development programs.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Must be able to streamline work processes.

• Must be comfortable with executing paperwork for projects.

• General knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.

• Adept at written and oral communication.

• Technically proficient in all office equipment.

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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