Assistant Coach - Men's Soccer

About the position

This position is responsible to the Director of Athletics, with direct supervision by the Head Men's Soccer Coach, for providing coaching expertise and leadership for the administration of the intercollegiate men's soccer program; assisting the head coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes; and performing other related duties as assigned. Teaching responsibilities may be included.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a successful recruiting strategy to attract outstanding student-athletes to attend Mesa State College while remaining in full compliance with all NCAA and RMAC rules, as well as departmental and college policies and procedures.
• Maintain standards of performance consistent with departmental academic and athletic expectations as reflected in the mission statement, goals, objectives, departmental guidelines, and performance appraisal procedures.
• Coordinate and implement with the head coach and compliance officer eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with governing rules and regulations, proper administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student-athletes, facilities scheduling, and contest administration and game operations as necessary.
• Coordinate and implement all aspects of video game exchange, editing, film sessions, download & upload of games in compliance with the NCAA and RMAC guidelines.
• Assist the head coach in the organization and supervision of all practices, group workouts, shooting and film sessions and contests.
• Assist the head coach in the monitoring of student-athletes' academic progress through classroom checks, study hall and progress reports.
• Assist in the coordination, development, supervision and daily operations of summer camps and clinics.
• Engage in, coordinate and help implement all fund-raising activities for the program in conjunction with the head coach, athletic advancement and its representatives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of all aspects of pre-season, in-season, post-season and off-season conditioning.
• Communicate regularly and maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with support staff in sports information, student services, sports medicine, campus recreation, business office, facilities/operations, compliance, athletic advancement, marketing, and ticket office, to assist in implementation of an efficient and effective program and department.
• Represent the college at professional meetings, alumni gatherings, campus activities and civic affairs as requested by the head coach or athletic administrators.
• Attend and participate in department and staff meetings as requested/required.
• Encourage an effective outreach program with student-athletes that provide benefit to the on and off-campus community.
• Maintain, as appropriate, effective relationships with parents, alumni, friends of the program, and others toward the positive image and promotion of the program.
• Evening and weekend work is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of one year experience coaching soccer at the collegiate level.
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of coaching/team supervision, the ability to effectively coordinate recruiting activities, and the ability to maintain team discipline and instill proper ethical and moral standards.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience coaching goal-keepers
• Experience with ARMS Software

Benefits

• Excellent health and retirement benefits package