Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

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20240026EX

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Posting Number

20240026EX

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Job Title

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

About Murray State

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment

Regular Full-Time

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Work Location

Murray, KY

Employment Term

12 Months

Position Type

Staff - Exempt (Monthly)

Department

Womens Soccer

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach with managing and supervising the day to day operations of the athletic team, including teaching, coaching, fund-raising activities; provide leadership and support for the vision and strategies of the Head Coach.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Recruitment

Negotiate scholarship offers to prospects under the direction of the head coach.

Coordinate and oversee the recruitment of student-athletes.

Prepare and distribute recruiting information.

Attend off-campus games for the purpose of evaluation and contact when appropriate.

Make phone contact with prospective student-athletes when appropriate.

Plan campus visits with prospective student-athletes and their parents.

May serve as a recruiting coordinator as directed by the Head Coach.

Coaching

Scout future opponents by film, watching games and/or telephone reports.

Provide consultation and expert advice to head coach and team members.

Prepare, plan, conduct, and evaluate practice sessions as directed.

Teach individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season.

Serve as a mentor to athletes, helping resolve academic and non-academic issues.

Be available to coaches and players before, during and after practices, games, and events.

Be knowledgeable of the rules and fundamentals of the respective sport.

Coach specific units as directed by the Head Coach.

May serve in a coordinator role.

Teaching

Teach advanced level skills and game strategies.

Team Administration

Plan long and short term objective under the leadership of the head coach.

Assist in the establishment of requirements for team members in terms of academic and athletic progress.

May serve as the academic liaison for the team.

Assist in the discipline of student-athletes.

Coordinate recruiting efforts with the Athletic Academic Services Staff.

Coordinate scholarships with the Athletic Compliance Staff.

Assist in the management of the budget if applicable.

Assist in the coordination and management of team travel if applicable.

Assist in the completion of all necessary compliance documentation under the direction of the compliance office.

Campus/Community Communication

Serve as guest speaker at public events on behalf of

MSU

Athletics.

Recommend policies and procedures for the student-athlete handbook.

Serve in a leadership role and promote participation in community service activities by student-athletes.

Assist in the formulation of team and department fund-raising activities and promotional events.

Coordinate community service and

MSU

athletics-to-school programs under the direction of the Marketing and Promotions Office.

Administer day-to-day operations and staff of summer athletic camps and other “reach out” programs for school aged children, as directed by the head coach.

Other Duties

Be knowledgeable of

NCAA

and

MVC

rules.

Assist in planning a competitive schedule if applicable.

Other duties as assigned.

As a member of the Murray State University Athletic Department, you shall comply with all applicable

NCAA

rules and regulations as provided in the

NCAA

Division I Manual. If you are found in violation of

NCAA

regulations, you shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the

NCAA

enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repetitive violations.

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

Have the ability to work well with students, faculty, community, and media.

Requires good interpersonal skills, organization skills, leadership skills, and good writing and presentation skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred.

Previous collegiate coaching experience preferred.

Physical Demands

Work Hours

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

Posting Details

| Posting Date | 02/23/2024 | | Closing Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Three (3) references

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along​ with all required materials​ by February 29, 2024.​ Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?

   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD

2. * Do you have previous collegiate coaching experience?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Letter of Application 2. Resume Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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