Assistant Soccer Coach

Position Information

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Soccer Coach. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the sport’s program including coaching, recruitment, and monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.

Responsibilities include:

Administrative

• Demonstrate knowledge of the sport through excellence in coaching.

• In consultation with the Head Coach:

  • Market and promote the Soccer sport program.
  • Adhere to and document compliance with the policies and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, and NCAA
  • Assist in implementation of all practices and competitions

• Assist in student-athlete recruiting efforts to meet team-specific annual recruitment goals.

Position Information

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Soccer Coach. The Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the sport’s program including coaching, recruitment, and monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.

Responsibilities include:

Administrative

• Demonstrate knowledge of the sport through excellence in coaching.

• In consultation with the Head Coach:

  • Market and promote the Soccer sport program.
  • Adhere to and document compliance with the policies and regulations of the University, Department of Athletics, and NCAA
  • Assist in implementation of all practices and competitions

• Assist in student-athlete recruiting efforts to meet team-specific annual recruitment goals.

• Maintain professional conduct.

• Uphold the values expected of a Texas Lutheran University employee as outlined in the TLU employee handbook.

• Situation-appropriate professional attire required at all times.

• Assist in Department of Athletics fundraising events.

• Abide by all compliance and regulatory expectations of the department, including but not limited to:

  • Texas Lutheran University Athletics compliance.
  • NCAA Division III bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Title IX & CLERY Act Regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Compliance Responsibilities

Responsible for knowledge and implementation of NCAA rules and regulations in the areas of amateurism, eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, playing and practice seasons, and awards and benefits. Coaches are expected to fully cooperate and participate in compliance-related policies and procedures, within the institution and NCAA guidelines.

The Assistant Coach’s responsibilities include:

• Attend and participate in education meetings.
• Review NCAA rules with student-athletes when necessary and reinforce the importance of compliance.
• Facilitate the provision of all information necessary to determine prospective student-athlete eligibility.
• Provide complete and accurate expense reports.
• Provide complete and accurate required information for all official visits.
• Declare playing and practice seasons and submit to the Director of Athletics for review and approval.
• Ensure team’s compliance with NCAA rules related to playing and practice seasons.
• In cooperation with the Director of Athletics, monitor the scheduling process, verifying that the schedule meets NCAA and conference scheduling requirements and missed class time policies.
• Annually pass the NCAA Coach’s Recruiting Exam.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA Bylaws regarding uniform logos, complimentary tickets, and summer camps.

Management
Ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures

Professionalism

• Maintain a professional image
• Keep the work environment neat and orderly
• Maintain a safe environment through adherence to all safety procedures

Teamwork

• Work as a team player, supporting and assisting other employees
• Identify and participate in resolution of departmental/institutional problems with continuous quality improvement as a goal
• Enhance team effectiveness through dependability

Customer Relations

• Make customers feel welcome and respected as individuals, treating them with courtesy and dignity.
• Exhibit appropriate behavior in customer areas
• Demonstrate essential telephone courtesy

Qualifications:

Education
Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience
1 to 3 years’ experience in coaching and/or athletic administration desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Considerable judgment is required to work independently and make decisions based on precedent and university policy
• Ability to work toward general results, devising new methods, modifying or developing standard procedures to meet new conditions.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Benefits are competitive. Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. For more information about TLU, consult our web site at www.tlu.edu. Please submit an application, a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources
Texas Lutheran University
1000 W. Court Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
E-mail: humanresources@tlu.edu
Fax: (830) 372-6409

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