Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

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POSITION SUMMARY The Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach works under the supervision of the Head Women's Soccer Coach and assists in the comprehensive day to day operations of the collegiate soccer program. Candidates are required to excel in communication skills, punctuality, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Irregular work hours such as weekends, holidays, and evenings are to be expected. Responsibilities: • Assist in coaching women's soccer players, focusing on skill development, technique, and soccer fundamentals. • Provide individual and group instruction to players to enhance their performance. • Collaborate with the coaching staff to plan and organize practice sessions, drills, and scrimmages. • Emphasize player conditioning, skill development, and teamwork during practices. • Assist the head coach in executing game strategies during practices and matches. • Contribute to in-game coaching decisions and adjustments. • Assist in recruiting efforts by evaluating prospective student-athletes, attending recruiting events, and building relationships with recruits. • Share insights and observations with the head coach during the recruiting process. • Promote academic success among student-athletes, ensuring they meet eligibility requirements. • Collaborate with academic support services to provide resources and support. • Analyze game footage and opponent scouting reports to identify strengths and weaknesses. • Use film analysis to assist in developing game plans and strategies. • Help foster a positive and inclusive team culture based on integrity, sportsmanship, and respect. • Support the head coach in enforcing team rules and discipline when necessary. • Evaluate player performance during practices and matches. • Provide constructive feedback to players to help them improve and reach their potential. Qualifications: • Collegiate soccer playing and/or coaching experience. • Superior communication skills, punctuality, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Irregular work hours such as weekends, holidays, and evenings are to be expected. • Multilingual skills highly preferred Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work. The Community: Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community. Additional Employment Information: Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment. In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm. Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.

POSITION SUMMARY The Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach works under the supervision of the Head Women's Soccer Coach and assists in the comprehensive day to day operations of the collegiate soccer program. Candidates are required to excel in communication skills, punctuality, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Irregular work hours such as weekends, holidays, and evenings are to be expected. Responsibilities: • Assist in coaching women's soccer players, focusing on skill development, technique, and soccer fundamentals. • Provide individual and group instruction to players to enhance their performance. • Collaborate with the coaching staff to plan and organize practice sessions, drills, and scrimmages. • Emphasize player conditioning, skill development, and teamwork during practices. • Assist the head coach in executing game strategies during practices and matches. • Contribute to in-game coaching decisions and adjustments. • Assist in recruiting efforts by evaluating prospective student-athletes, attending recruiting events, and building relationships with recruits. • Share insights and observations with the head coach during the recruiting process. • Promote academic success among student-athletes, ensuring they meet eligibility requirements. • Collaborate with academic support services to provide resources and support. • Analyze game footage and opponent scouting reports to identify strengths and weaknesses. • Use film analysis to assist in developing game plans and strategies. • Help foster a positive and inclusive team culture based on integrity, sportsmanship, and respect. • Support the head coach in enforcing team rules and discipline when necessary. • Evaluate player performance during practices and matches. • Provide constructive feedback to players to help them improve and reach their potential. Qualifications: • Collegiate soccer playing and/or coaching experience. • Superior communication skills, punctuality, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Irregular work hours such as weekends, holidays, and evenings are to be expected. • Multilingual skills highly preferred Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work. The Community: Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community. Additional Employment Information: Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment. In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm. Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.

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