Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

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Position Title:

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

Position Type:

Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department:

753-Soccer - Women

Position Summary:

Villanova University, a Division I institution and member of the Big East conference, has an immediate opening for a full-time assistant coach for women’s soccer. Responsibilities include assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the program including, but not limited to on-field coaching, scouting opponents, recruiting, game day administration, academic monitoring of student athletes.

All duties must be completed in compliance with University, Conference, and

NCAA

rules.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Student-Athlete Development:

Assist the Head Coach with directing and supervising all activities relative to the training and skill development of student-athletes in preparation for competition.

Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of student-athletes at practices; conduct individual training sessions with student-athletes geared at skill development.

At the direction of the head coach, develop and execute practice plans that will prepare the team physically and mentally for competition.

Assist in the preparation of team for games by contributing strategies and aiding in daily preparation of organized and effective practices.

Prepare scouting reports on opponents in preparation for competition.

Monitor student athlete academic progress ensuring student athletes meet eligibility standards and advance towards a degree.

Monitor and assist in the rehabilitation of injured student-athletes as directed by the Team Physicians and Sports Medicine staff.

Coordinate with Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff to organize and monitor the physical conditioning of student-athletes.

Program Administrative and Fiscal Management:

Aid in the direction and planning an organized, competitive and fiscally sound program.

Coordinate with athletic travel liaison to ensure proper team travel arrangements are established in advance of travel.

Coordinate the videotape exchange for the program, including the taping of games and select practices, dubbing, shipping and receiving of tapes.

Coordinate with the Equipment Manager to fill all uniform and equipment needs for the program.

Coordinate the completion and submission of expense reports.

Responsible for the supervision and well-being of student-athletes while traveling for competition and/or training.

NCAA

Compliance – Ensure program compliance with

NCAA

rules and regulations:

Responsible for performing all duties within the framework of

NCAA

rules and regulations.

Schedule the appropriate department members to meet with student-athletes regarding

NCAA

compliance education and completion of paperwork.

Coordinate the preparation and submission of all the necessary

NCAA

compliance forms (i.e. practice logs, recruiting folders, official visit forms, etc.) and coordinating with compliance officer to meet with team regarding

NCAA

compliance education and completion of paperwork.

Monitor academics amongst student athletes, ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet

NCAA

eligibility and University standards.

Follow up on compliance issues and help guarantee minimum amount of issues.

Recruiting – Assist with managing the overall recruitment activities for the women’s soccer program:

Evaluate talent and recruit prospective student-athletes who will be successful in the classroom and contribute positively to the women’s soccer program and the University community.

Communicate via phone, emails and letters, and conduct home visits with prospective student-athletes and parents.

Plan and direct the scouting of prospective student-athletes including, but not limited to determining the recruiting events and competitions to attend and the prospective student-athletes to be evaluated.

Conduct home visits with prospective student-athletes and parents.

Manage on-campus official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes per University and

NCAA

policies.

In concert with the head coach, determine the scholarship allocation of the women’s soccer budget.

Manage all of the compliance details related to the recruitment, eligibility and enrollment of student-athletes.

Coordinate the application process for prospective student-athletes for admissions and financial aid.

Academics, Service, Marketing, Public Relations, and Development:

Monitor academics amongst student-athletes ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet eligibility standards.

Assist in the development of fund-raising events for the program within the framework of the university and departmental guidelines.

Aid in marketing the program, the department, and the university to prospective student-athletes, alumni, and the community through positive interactions, results, and reputation.

Reinforce the Villanova ideals of devotion to service by designing appropriate events for the team to give back to the community and serve others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree

Previous coaching experience at the Division I level, and knowledge of

NCAA

rules.

Understanding of budget issues and funds management. Thorough knowledge of

NCAA

rules, requirements, and expectations of universities, programs, coaching staffs, and athletes. Extensive knowledge of women’s soccer.

Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the abilities to pay close attention to details, interact effectively and appropriately with student athletes, and evaluate prospects.

Proficiency with personal computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years coaching experience at the collegiate level or comparable relevant professional experience.

Division I playing experience a plus.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Significant travel.

Significant weekend and evening hours.

Special Message to Applicants:

Posting Date:

03/05/2024

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Commensurate with experience.

Salary Band:

I

Job Classification:

exempt

References Needed

References Needed

| Minimum Number of References Needed | 3 | | Maximum Number of References Needed | 5 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

   • Indeed.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Glassdoor
   • Chronicle Vitae
   • Academic Keys
   • PA CareerLink/JobGateway
   • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
   • Diversity Association/Publication Website
   • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
   • Referred by a current employee
   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
   • Browsing the Villanova website
   • Cabrini University employee
   • Other

2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

2. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Optional Documents 1. Other Document 2. Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)

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