Assistant Womens Soccer Coach

Position Summary
Villanova University a Division I institution and member of the Big East conference has an immediate opening for a fulltime assistant coach for womens soccer. Responsibilities include assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the program including but not limited to onfield 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 Universitys mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand respect and can contribute to the Universitys mission and values.

Duties And Responsibilities
StudentAthlete Development: Assist the Head Coach with directing and supervising all activities relative to the training and skill development of studentathletes in preparation for competition. Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of studentathletes at practices; conduct individual training sessions with studentathletes 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 studentathletes academic progress ensuring student athletes meet eligibility standards and advance towards a degree. Monitor and assist in the rehabilitation of injured studentathletes 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 studentathletes. 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 video exchange for the program including the recording and posting of games as required. 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 wellbeing of studentathletes 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 studentathletes 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 studentathletes 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 womens soccer program: Evaluate talent and recruit prospective studentathletes who will be successful in the classroom and contribute positively to the womens soccer program and the University community. Communicate via phone emails and letters and conduct home visits with prospective studentathletes and parents. Plan and direct the scouting of prospective studentathletes including but not limited to determining the recruiting events and competitions to attend and the prospective studentathletes to be evaluated. Conduct home visits with prospective studentathletes and parents. Manage oncampus official and unofficial visits of prospective studentathletes per University and NCAA policies. In concert with the head coach determine the scholarship allocation of the womens soccer budget. Manage all of the compliance details related to the recruitment eligibility and enrollment of studentathletes. Coordinate the application process for prospective studentathletes for admissions and financial aid. Academics Service Marketing Public Relations and Development: Monitor academics amongst studentathletes ensuring studentathletes progress in degree advancement and meet eligibility standards. Assist in the development of fundraising 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 studentathletes 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 Bachelors 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 womens 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
25 years coaching experience at the collegiate level or comparable relevant professional experience.

Work Schedule
fulltime/12months