Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

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Job Location (Full Address):

620 Faculty Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

200641 Athletics & Recreation

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 103

Compensation Range:

$37,400.00 - $52,500.00

Responsibilities:

Understands and adheres to conference and national rules and regulations for intercollegiate athletics, in addition to the policies and procedures as stated in the Department of Athletics & Recreation Handbook. Teaches basic and advanced skills, techniques and strategies to student athletes. Engages in the recruiting of prospective students in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teaches basic and advanced skills and tactical principles of a particular sport.
• Teaches proper techniques and strategies to specific and distinct set of students participating on the team.
• Prepares students for on-field practice and competition activities through review of game film and classroom instruction.
• Directs and cultivates team-building activities.
• Reviews overall team strategies and practice plan with head coach and other assistant coaches on a regular basis. Provides feedback to other coaches on teaching techniques and coaching strategies. Scouts opponents in preparation of game plans and practice plans.
• Engages in the recruiting of prospective students in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations. Identifies quality prospective students and players. Travels and observes secondary school and other pre-college contests. Evaluates academic and athletic abilities and contributions a student may make to the University. Visits high schools to network with coaches and guidance counselors. Provides information on prospective students to the Executive Director of Athletics and Office of Admissions.
• Advises and counsels students. Understands the curricular, co-curricular, and social demands on students and advises students on the appropriate course of action in a given circumstance.
• Follows necessary and prudent safety procedures, protecting health and welfare of students while traveling. Applies medical protocols and emergency procedures when necessary. Teaches proper safety techniques to students.
• Develops and implements teaching strategies consistent with the team philosophy. Learns new drills through professional development activities and applies to practice plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of previous coaching and/or playing experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Physical Education preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and adherence to all University Conference and National (NCAA) rules and regulations for intercollegiate athletics required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification upon hire required
• AED certification upon hire required
• First Aid Certification upon hire required

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