Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

Saint Louis University - SLU Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

SLU Saint Louis, MO

Educational Services

About the position

Saint Louis University, founded in 1818, is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. The university is recognized for its world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. Under general direction, the position is responsible for assisting with the management of a competitive NCAA Division I women's soccer athletic program. This includes assisting with conditioning, practices, recruiting, and travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Assists head coach in running team practices; oversees practices; provides group and one-on-one instruction; assists in player development; remains informed on student athlete's academic progress.
• Performs recruiting related activities: contacts high school players through written or verbal means of communication; travels to various high schools to scout games; assesses the skills and abilities of potential student athletes; provides feedback to head coach.
• Makes travel arrangements for the team and coaching staff for games played at other institutions; schedules departure and arrival times; makes reservations for hotel accommodations; provides information to visiting coaches.
• Assists in overseeing the conditioning and weight training program; ensures student athletes' progress and adherence to the activities which comprise the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; supplemented with two (2) years of playing/coaching experience on the high school, collegiate, or professional level.