Assist in developing and executing recruitment of quality student athletes including but not limited to: off-campus evaluation, contacts, organization of on-campus visits, and tryouts
Advise and instruct student-athletes on skill development
Be an integral part of practice and game preparation
Attend and instruct during all games, practices, weightlifting sessions, conditioning sessions, and individual workouts
Develop and implement an academic monitoring system of all student-athletes
Organize and carry out film exchanges through Game Tape Exchange
Organization and burning of game film for opponents and head coach
Develop and implement a strength program
Monitoring the student-athletes’ growth within the strength program
Scouting of opponents and instructing team on the strategies that will be implemented
Liaison for the program with the Athletic Training Staff
Equipment and gear maintenance
Advise student-athletes in their day to day activities
Maintain a good working relationship with all athletic coaches and staff regarding facility use and condition
Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example
Must be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community
Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible
Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking
Ability to work various hours, including nights and weekends throughout the year for practice, games and recruiting
Be able to transport team to the contests, and be responsible for their well-being
Could be exposed to a variety of weather conditions
Other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Soccer Coach or designee. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Qualifications
Previous successful coaching experience and/or playing experience
Ability to work various hours, including nights and weekends throughout the year for practice, games and recruiting
Excellent written/oral communication, as well as demonstrate strong organizational skills