Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

Agency

Department

The Assistant Womens Soccer Coach reports to the Head Soccer Coach and is a key member of the coaching team who provides leadership and vision within the Athletics Department as well as among the student athletes. The position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the mens and womens soccer program(s) with a commitment to the University Red River Conference and the NAIA. Assists with various aspects of the program such as recruiting scheduling opponents fundraising strength & conditioning developing annual service/engagement projects for student-athletes planning and preparation for matches and practices mentoring and evaluating student-athletes and academic monitoring. The position is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-San Antonio) the Red River Athletics Conference (RRAC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). In addition this person must be committed to the education Mission of the University. A&M-San Antonio proudly boasts its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Military Embracing university. Currently enrolling approximately 8000 students Texas A&M University-San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing universities in the state.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the head coach and other staff members with routine administrative responsibilities of the assigned sport program and management of both soccer teams.

• Coaches at the direction of the head coach and provide instruction demonstration and teaching of the sports dynamics to student-athletes to ensure maximum potential of individuals and the team as a whole.

• Recruits and scouts prospective student-athletes from high school junior and community colleges.

• Make recommendations to the head coach regarding potential of student-athletes.

• Stay current understand and adhere to all NAIA and RRAC guidelines and maintain up to-date rosters squad lists and other information.

• Assist in coordinating and developing organized schedules.

• Will report any violations of these established rules which may arise to the proper officials.

• Assist the head coach in coordinating team travel arranging competitive schedule organizing and scheduling practice sessions recruiting and updating and maintaining files.

• Assist in implementing and maintaining a comprehensive public relations program.

• Assist in managing the operations of sport camps and/or clinics.

• Assist in managing all department fund-raising and booster events in accordance with NAIA RRAC institutional rules and system policies and procedures.

• Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning student-athlete conduct appearance road games punctuality and other areas.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree required.

• Previous experience playing or coaching intercollegiate soccer within the NAIA.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of computers including databases.

• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.

• Must possess strong public relations and interpersonal skills to interact effectively and professionally with University community outside community and the press.

• Must possess a commitment to student learning and success as well as a dedication to growth development innovation and improvement.

• Must possess sensitivity to various background of students (academic socio economic cultural/ethnic physical/learning disabilities).

• Must possess commitment and capabilities to abide by NAIA and Conference rules.

• Must have knowledge of the Red River Athletic Conference.

Registrations Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess a valid Drivers license.

Supervision Received/Given:

• Works under general supervision and generally will not supervise.

Physical Requirements: None. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements:

• Position requires travel.

• Position requires working evening and/or weekend hours.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.