Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
Job No: 24177
Department: General Athletics
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Athletics/Recreation
Department: Athletics
Sub Department:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity
Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides
equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and
individuals with disabilities.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other
accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at
Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human
Resources office at 906-487-2280 or humanresources@mtu.edu .
Job Description Summary
Assist the Head Women’s Soccer Coach in overseeing the direction of
the
Varsity Women’s Soccer program at the NCAA Division II level. This
includes
duties such as recruitment, practice/game preparation,
practice/game
implementation of coaching principles, fund raising, promotions,
public and
alumni relations and other areas assigned by the Head Women’s
Soccer Coach.
Must be able to make an immediate positive impact on the program.
Additional
duties include teaching activity classes in the KIP
department.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be
assigned)
• 1. Plan, organize and administer the University’s Women’s
Soccer program
2. Assist with program budget, equipment/apparel inventory,
purchasing and distribution
3. Coordinate the recruitment of Women’s Soccer student-athletes on
a national
basis, including on-campus recruit visits
4. Assist and/or lead team, small group and individual training
sessions; lead GK
training
5. Develop and implement Women’s Soccer practice sessions to
determine needs for individual and team improvement
6. Collaborate with the Strength & Conditioning coaching staff
to assist with in season and off season training programs
7. Evaluate Michigan Tech and opposing team capabilities to
determine game strategy and manage/prepare team for competition;
determine strategy during games in consultation with Head
Coach
8. Coordinate travel arrangements (lodging, meals, bussing,
Itinerary, etc) for team travel
9. Uphold university values and expectations as a staff member and
mentor to student-athletes
10. Enhance and promote the internal and external visibility and
recognition of the University and team to a variety of alumni,
campus and off-campus groups
11. Actively organize and participate in fundraising and alumni
activities
12. Provide necessary resources to monitor and promote the academic
success of student-athletes
13. Act as social media liaison for Women’s Soccer Program
14. Represent and act on behalf of the University as directed by
the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director
15. Teach activity classes in the Department of Kinesiology and
Integrative Physiology
16. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and
applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University
continuous
17. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and
applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University
continuous improvement initiatives.
18. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to
everyday work.
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and
applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University
continuous improvement initiatives. **
• Insert Safety Language. ***
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum
requirements)
• ● Bachelor’s Degree
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
• ● Experience coaching and/or playing collegiate soccer
Desirable Education and/or Experience
• ● Masters Degree
● US Soccer C License or higher (or equivalent licensure with NSCAA
and UEFA)
● Experience coaching and/or playing Women’s Collegiate Soccer at
the NCAA DI, DII, DIII or NAIA level
● Familiarity with Midwest soccer
● Experience using personal computers and basic software packages
such as google docs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum
requirements)
• ● Demonstrated commitment to holistic development of
student-athletes at the youth or collegiate level ensuring a
positive experience where student-athlete welfare is
paramount.
● Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and enthusiastic team
attitude
● Experience with film editing, office software and soccer specific
video analysis software
● Excellent professional, interpersonal, communication,
organizational and administrative skills
● Superior written and oral communication and public relations
skills
● Ability to run training sessions (individual, small gr
Location: Atlantic Mine, MI
Posted: Sept. 30, 2024, 4:46 p.m.
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