Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer

Job Summary:

Provide coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach. Oversee one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline or a component of a team and assist the Head Coach with all aspects of recruitment and training of athletes.

Who we are:

Founded in 1824 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity science and technology together to address societys greatest cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry disciplined practice and hands-on application. Our strategic plan RPI Forward charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI.Explore the RPI Forward plan.

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY RPI is home tofive schools 32 research centers three makerspaces an observatory one of the worlds fastest supercomputers and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program tuition remission and opportunities for career growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience:One (1) year experience specific to Soccer.

Note: Relevant combinations of education training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Familiarity of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
• Ability to guide student-athletes in area of specialty.
• Ability to initiate develop and maintain appropriate contacts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read understand follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to identify athletic skill levels of potential student athletes

Representative Job Duties:

• Participate in the creation of a successful team by carrying out duties assigned by the Head Coach including:
  • Organize prepare and conduct individual and team practices training and competition.
  • Coordinate one or more specified areas of a sporting discipline and/or a component of a team.
  • Assess individual abilities during practices and competitions and devise strategies for capitalizing on strengths and improving weaknesses.
• As directed by the Head Coach support the academic success of student-athletes through such activities as running study halls maintaining grade books enforcing class attendance and directing students to the appropriate resources. Provide an example of and advise students on life skills such as teamwork cooperation time management handling adversity failure and success. Increase the knowledge and skill level of student-athletes in their sport.
• In consultation with the Head Coach organize and execute a successful recruiting program through cooperative efforts with the Office of Admissions and the Department of Athletics.
• Organize fundraising events such as alumni golf outings or tournaments as assigned. Provide administrative support for other fundraising events such as mail campaigns. Participate in off-season events such as camps community coaching and other activities to promote fundraising and recruiting. Participate in other fundraising marketing or promotional activities as assigned.
• Carry out tasks as assigned to assist the Head Coach in the management of the people facilities and other resources needed to effectively operate the team. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Plan for team travel.
  • Prepare and submit purchasing and travel requests.
  • Schedule games meets and matches.
  • Manage games meets and matches when hosting home contests.
  • Ensure NCAA and conference rule compliance.

Shift:

Primarily business hours. Regular evening and weekend hours are required during the competitive season to support practices competitions recruiting activities team travel and other Athletics events.

Travel:

Driving:

Incidental driving may occur for recruiting team travel or other Athletics-related activities; however driving is not an essential function of the position.

Starting Salary/Rate:

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions:

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information:

Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources ().