Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Under general direction, is responsible to assist with the management of a competitive NCAA Division I women’s soccer athletic program; assists with conditioning, practices, recruiting, travel arrangements.

Job Duties

• Assists head coach in running team practices; oversees practices; provides group and one-on-one instruction; assists in player development; remains informed on student athlete's academic progress.

• Performs recruiting related activities: contacts high school players through written or verbal means of communication; travels to various high schools to scout games; assesses the skills and abilities of potential student athletes; provides feedback to head coach.

• Makes travel arrangements for the team and coaching staff for games played at other institutions; schedules departure and arrival times; makes reservations for hotel accommodations; provides information to visiting coaches.

• Assists in overseeing the conditioning and weight training program; ensures student athletes' progress and adherence to the activities which comprise the program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of a specific sport's concepts/strategies and NCAA rules and regulations

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Under general direction, is responsible to assist with the management of a competitive NCAA Division I women’s soccer athletic program; assists with conditioning, practices, recruiting, travel arrangements.

Job Duties

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• Assists head coach in running team practices; oversees practices; provides group and one-on-one instruction; assists in player development; remains informed on student athlete's academic progress.

• Performs recruiting related activities: contacts high school players through written or verbal means of communication; travels to various high schools to scout games; assesses the skills and abilities of potential student athletes; provides feedback to head coach.

• Makes travel arrangements for the team and coaching staff for games played at other institutions; schedules departure and arrival times; makes reservations for hotel accommodations; provides information to visiting coaches.

• Assists in overseeing the conditioning and weight training program; ensures student athletes' progress and adherence to the activities which comprise the program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of a specific sport's concepts/strategies and NCAA rules and regulations

• Knowledge of physical conditioning techniques and weight training

• Knowledge of basic statistics

• Recruiting skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Organizational/planning skills

• Leadership and motivational skills

• Ability to assess athletic talent

• Ability to serve as a positive role model

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; supplemented with two (2) years of playing/coaching experience on the high school, collegiate, or professional level.

Function

Coaches

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.