Description
Assist Head Coach with all facets of the womens soccer program primarily by: instructing student-athletes on soccer skills and techniques educating on soccer rules and NCAA requirements assessing comprehension of skills techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate and preparing team for competition and practice.
Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College Patriot League and NCAA rules and regulations.
Primary Responsibilities (60%):
Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on:
- rules & fundamentals
- skill attainment
- techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner
- team concepts
Provide individualized coaching/tutoring/mentoring to student-athletes including preparatory work that includes:
- assessing student-athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice competition and in films of both practice and competition
- reviewing video of opponent performance and subsequently designing individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student-athletes
- determining specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student-athletes
- developing instruction for individual student-athletes and specific team needs
- determining pre-competition activities that will be conducted during days of competition
- attending workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student-athletes with training and instruction on: rules fundamentals team concepts physical health safety skill attainment conference rules and regulations
Secondary responsibilities (40%)
Recruiting (30%):
- identifying talented academically qualified prospective student-athletes
Administrative duties as assigned including but not limited to (10%):
- collaborating with coach to develop annual goals for the program
- maintaining records
- effectively communicating with coaches prospects and parents
- tracking academic progress and providing counseling as appropriate
- assisting with fundraising marketing and promotional activities
- administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required
- Prior experience instructing and coaching preferably at the Division I level
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills required
- Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged
Core Competencies
Skills that are required for this job and are in line with the Colleges mission:
- Instructional/teaching skills; understanding of a variety of instructional methods
- Ability to demonstrate skills and techniques during practice sessions in order for student-athletes to learn through observation
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple task
- Flexibility and reliability; position requires travel work on nights and weekends.
- Understands risk management and works in conjunction with Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning personnel to uphold health and safety standards in the conduct of all activities
- Strong teamwork and team facilitation
- Supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others
- Understands values and respects diversity within the team and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is a part time position:
20 hour per week 4 month seasonal position (August 1 November 30)
Compensation: $10000
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
To review our Employee Benefit Options please go to: Cross Benefits at a Glance PDF for download:click here
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.
In your cover letter please address how your work supports the Colleges mission as a Jesuit undergraduate liberal arts college (seehttp:// and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. For more information please visithttp://
Employment Type
Part-Time
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