Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

University of Pittsburgh, United States

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Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23003553)
 

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.


The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach. This is a full-time, twelve month position. This position reports directly to the Head Women’s Soccer Coach and is primarily responsible for on-field coaching and recruiting. Other job duties will include acting as liaison to various areas within the Athletic Department such as: strength and conditioning, marketing, academic support, life skills, equipment, fundraising, and others. Additionally, analyzing video, coordinating with the compliance office on student-athlete housing and admissions, maintaining countable athletically-related activity logs, planning team travel, and other duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Soccer Coach. Compliance with Athletic Department, University, Atlantic Coast Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations is required.

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Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Coach.Assistant
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 5
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?  Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification An equivalent combination of work experience and high level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.
Work Schedule Varies
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered Yes
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents Not Applicable
Essential Functions Coaching Carries out coaching assignments during daily work-outs, practices and scheduled events. Recruiting Recruits student athletes; assists with departmental recruiting activities and carries out scouting assignments. Athletic Department Liaison Liaison to various areas within the Athletic Department such as: strength and conditioning, marketing, academic support, life skills, equipment, fundraising, and others. Team Coordination Analyzing video, coordinating with the compliance office on student-athlete housing and admissions, maintaining countable athletically-related activity logs, planning team travel. Other duties as assigned by the head coach.
Physical Effort Must stand for long periods of time at games and practices. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment. Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air and bus.

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