Assistant Coach-Women's Soccer

Assistant Coach-Women's Soccer

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Coach-Women's Soccer.

Position Details
Location	Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division	Soccer Women
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Posting Close Date	Open until filled

Job Summary 
Assists the Head Women’s Soccer Coach to direct a competitive NCAA Division I program in accordance with the University, Conference, and NCAA rules and procedures; specific duties as assigned by the head coach; recruitment and development of student-athletes, as well as a commitment to student-athletes personal and academic welfare; commitment to gender and ethnic diversity; participation in marketing, fund-raising, public relations, and media relations activities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1.     Performs coaching and recruiting duties.

2.    Fields a competitive team.

3.    Complies with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations, and department plans.

4.    Demonstrates effectiveness of public relations, media relations, and people skills.

5.    Sets and accomplishes program goals.

6.    Maintains effective working relationship with department support staff and other university personnel. 

7.    Demonstrates effectiveness in maintaining budget and organizational skills.

8.    Demonstrates effectiveness in monitoring student-athletes academic progress, retention, and graduation; effectiveness in maintaining discipline and control of student-athletes and program; effectiveness in management of scholarships.

9.    Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in business, management, marketing, sport management, sport coaching, or other related field; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
• Ability to develop objectives, evaluate effectiveness, and assess needs
• Ability to process information logically
• Skill in managing one’s own time and the time of others
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to establish goals and objectives
• Skill in service orientation by actively looking for ways to help people
• Ability to provide support for student development with a demonstrable concern for students
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
  

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu . 

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.