Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer (part time)
Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer (part time)
College of the Holy Cross
Description
Assist Head Coach with all facets of the women's soccer program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on soccer skills and techniques, educating on soccer rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice. Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations. Primary Responsibilities (60%):Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on:
- rules & fundamentals
- skill attainment
- techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner
- team concepts
- assessing student-athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in films of both practice and competition
- reviewing video of opponent performance and subsequently designing individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student-athletes
- determining specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student-athletes
- developing instruction for individual student-athletes and specific team needs
- determining pre-competition activities that will be conducted during days of competition
- attending workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student-athletes with training and instruction on: rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference rules and regulations
- identifying talented, academically qualified prospective student-athletes
- collaborating with coach to develop annual goals for the program
- maintaining records
- effectively communicating with coaches, prospects and parents
- tracking academic progress and providing counseling as appropriate
- assisting with fundraising, marketing and promotional activities
- administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration
- Bachelor's degree required
- Prior experience instructing and coaching, preferably at the Division I level
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
- Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged
- Instructional/teaching skills; understanding of a variety of instructional methods
- Ability to demonstrate skills and techniques during practice sessions, in order for student-athletes to learn through observation
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple task
- Flexibility and reliability; position requires travel work on nights and weekends.
- Understands risk management and works in conjunction with Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning personnel to uphold health and safety standards in the conduct of all activities
- Strong teamwork and team facilitation
- Supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others
- Understands, values and respects diversity within the team and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment
20 hour per week, 4 month, seasonal, position (August 1 - November 30)
Compensation: $10,000
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefitsHoly Cross Benefits at a Glance PDF for download: click here
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.In your cover letter please address how your work supports the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity.
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