Graduate Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

Mitchell, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dakota Wesleyan University a NAIA institution is seeking a Graduate Assistant Womens Soccer Coach. This person will be responsible for assisting the head coach in areas of recruitment planning and participating in practices game management and program administration. Stipend and tuition remission towards a graduate degree is available.

Successful candidates should display integrity have a passion for player development and a demonstrated commitment to the DWU mission and values of learning leadership faith and service. Qualifications include a bachelors degree and a strong background in the sport of soccer.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Serve as a mentor and resource for student-athletes providing guidance on academic athletic and personal development.
Oversee student-athlete activities during practices competitions and events ensuring adherence to team policies and procedures.
Assist in supervising undergraduate student workers interns or team managers as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist the head coach with all aspects of the sport program
Coordinate and assist with practice planning game-day operations and team events.
Monitor student-athletes academic progress.
Aid in recruiting efforts including communication with prospective student-athletes scheduling campus visits and maintaining recruiting databases.
Assist with community service and fundraising.
Manage sport-specific responsibilities such as maintaining equipment inventory and storage and/or coordinating video operations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with athletes staff and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of the sport(s) and/or collegiate athletics operations.

Dakota Wesleyan University offers a Master of Arts degree in Education with a concentration in Educational Policy and Administration. Employment offers are contingent on individuals being accepted into the graduate program.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. For this position we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment-based visa at this time. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Dakota Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC