Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Title

Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

Posting Number

S01361JP

Department

Athletics

Job Summary

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Title

Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

Posting Number

S01361JP

Department

Athletics

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach of Women’s Soccer assists in all aspects of the intercollegiate Women’s Soccer team including coaching, recruiting, scheduling, program administration and budgeting. Additional responsibilities may include performing administrative duties as assigned at the discretion of the Director of Athletics.

Education/Skills Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Physical Education or related field) preferred OR a minimum of 2 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level and/or professional competitive experience. Demonstrated knowledge of soccer skills and strategy and the ability to effectively teach them; ability to motivate and effectively communicate with student-athletes; willingness and ability to actively recruit qualified candidates to Bowdoin; commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department, the College community and the ability to influence his/her athletes to do the same; working knowledge of

NCAA

and

NESCAC

rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them. Administrative skills such as prioritization, organization, and budgeting are needed. Strong writing and communication skills as well as familiarity with video technology are preferred. The coach must be self-directed and motivated and be able to work independently and work under pressure. A valid driver’s license and ability to meet the standards of the College’s current Motor Vehicle Policy are required. Current

CPR

,

AED

, and First Aid certification must be maintained.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching Women’s Soccer is required. At least two years experience coaching at the secondary or post-secondary level or one year experience working in a competitive collegiate environment is required. Successful recruiting to a highly selective institution is preferred.

Standard Work Days and Hours

Variable depending on season. Ability to work weekends and evenings. *Coaches are expected to be on campus during the academic year (late August – Reunion Weekend in June) and are expected to keep hours during this time that make them readily available to students. *It is expected that coaches will recruit during the summer months requiring possible additional travel. *Frequent overnight travel with student athletes is required during the Women’s Soccer season.

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

N/A

Employment Category

Full Time Year Round

FTE

0.75

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Pay Type

Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements

Administrative Staff + MVR

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Yes

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

No

Posting Date

01/10/2025

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled

Yes

Type of Posting

Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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