Assistant Soccer Coach

Intercollegiate Athletics

Search 1402 - Posted July 12, 2023

Emporia State University currently has a vacant position within our Intercollegiate Athletics department  for the Assistant Soccer Coach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

COACHING AND TRAINING DUTIES: 

• Organize and administer all aspects of the women's soccer program requested by Head Coach.
• Work with Head Coaches to develop and implement a recruiting plan to attract the best prospective student-athletes to the program. Formulate and carry out daily, weekly and monthly workout schedules, instruct during practice sessions and scheduled competitions.
• Work closely with Training Room personnel regarding prevention and rehabilitation of injuries. 

FINANCIAL AND BUDGETING DUTIES: 

• Work with sport supervisor to develop annual budget for review and approval.
• Work within budget limits and guidelines as established by the department.
• Expend resources according to established departmental and University policy and procedures.
• Oversee the award of financial aid within departmental and NCAA limits.
• Plan for facility needs for the year and submit appropriate requests as necessary. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS DUTIES: 

• Support External Staff and Head Women’s Soccer Coach with, develop and implement a program to promote and market women’s soccer to increase visibility, ticket sales, contributions, and interest in the program.
• Organize and conduct youth camps and coaching clinics as part of the ongoing public relations and promotion of the program. Administer a program for maintaining continuing communication with donors, former players, and local soccer community. 

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: 

• Establish the annual competitive schedule. Verify dates, times and contract obligations.
• Oversee arrangements for team travel.
• Finalize all needs for day-of-game personnel prior to the beginning of the season.
• Work with Sports Information staff to provide needed statistics, results, quotes, and to meet appropriate deadlines.
• Keep records of the program and each athlete on file.
• Coordinate and cooperate with Student-Athlete Support Services to ensure eligibility and to encourage academic progress of each student in the program. 

 
MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES: 

• Work with Academic Support to ensure retention, graduation, and commitment to life skills.
• Work with assistant coach regarding inventory and the need to order or replace equipment and/or uniforms.
• Report the need for repairs to facility to the appropriate administrator. 

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, and the MIAA is of paramount importance.
• The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Knowledge of college soccer and NCAA rules required.
• Collegiate coaching experience required. Proven ability to establish positive relationships with donors, alumni, former players, and local soccer community essential.
• Proven ability to relate to high school and college-aged student-athletes essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College coaching experience at a NCAA Division I or II institution with NCAA post season experience strongly preferred.
• Competitive playing experience and fund-raising experience desirable. 

Part Time:

•   12-month position with benefits. Reports to Director of Athletics.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary based on experience.
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references here

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

Review of Application Materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information

Jose Pavon 

HR Professional         

jpavon@emporia.edu 

620-341-6033 

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.