Assistant Coach-Men's Soccer

Franklin Pierce University is seeking a mission-focused self-starter as the Assistant Coach of Mens Soccer JV. Our Mens Soccer team are 2022 NCAA Division-II Champions. This high achievement follows a long history of successful seasons teams and athletes. Our athletics are more than just our successes but our Ravens pride and passion. This position will be someone who can continue our Ravens mission through skillful leadership and coaching.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with planning and strategy related to specific practices and games as well as the overall season and program.
• Assist with conducting regular team practice sessions.
• Recruit student athletes and coordinate recruitment efforts with the Admissions Office
• Scout opponent teams contact and visit high schools to evaluate athletic performance and potential
• Meet with students parents coaches and guidance counselors to discuss the Franklin Pierce University athletic and academic programs.
• Complete background research regarding students to assess the likelihood of succeeding academically and socially as well as athletically at Franklin Pierce University.
• Assist the Head Coach with coaching scheduling travel arrangements and/or other administrative tasks as assigned
• Informally advise and counsel team members on a variety of matters referring unusual or difficult problems or situations to the Head Coach
• Participate in various athletic advertising and fundraising efforts
• Remain current on relevant college athletics regulations and guidelines

Previous Experience: Coaching experience required and a minimum of two years working in a campus or athletic environment.

Knowledge and Education: Bachelors degree is required but a Masters degree is preferred. Needs to have a general knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.

About FPU:

Since 1962 Franklin Pierce University has empowered thousands of undergraduate and graduate students to achieve academic excellence and lead meaningful successful lives. Drawing from our strong foundation in liberal education we offer majors and programs that develop essential professional skills; promote close connections between students faculty members and staff; and position our students to realize their potential through highly personalized financially accessible academic offerings.

Franklin Pierce encompasses a far-reaching geographic and virtual network educating a diverse population of residential undergraduates online learners and full-time graduate students through our main campus in Rindge NH and online and graduate centers in Manchester and Lebanon (NH) and Goodyear AZ. We continue to explore new models and programs that build on our legacy of excellence and help students expand their knowledge direct their passions and graduate as qualified engaged leaders.

At Franklin Pierce University we believe in establishing a legacy through our unique ability to support and prepare students to thrive as leaders and engaged members of society. To do this we know that is takes outstanding people from every background imaginable to support our mission.