Associate Head Coach - Women’s Soccer

Summary

Position Title

Associate Head Coach - Women’s Soccer

Department

Athletics

Position Reports to 

Head Coach- Women’s Soccer

Effective Date

February 1, 2024

Status

Full Time/Exempt

Job Summary

Primary responsibilities are to collaborate with the Head Coach in all aspects of Division I program including, but not limited to, teaching student athletes how to perform SOCCER, coordinating team travel arrangements, game day personnel management, recruiting and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Administration. This position will also collaborate with the Head Coach in organization, administration, and promotion of the program. Approximately 40% of the Associate Head Coach’s responsibility is dedicated to the instruction of soccer through on-field training and classroom training through use of video and other teaching techniques. Approximately 35% of the Associate Head Coach’s responsibility is recruiting and approximately 25% is other administrative duties. Candidates must be committed to the academic and athletic success of the student-athletes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Graduate Assistants and/or Interns 

Duties/Responsibilities

Assisting with any or all of the following duties as assigned by Head Coach:

TEACHING/INSTRUCTING STUDENT-ATHLETES HOW TO DEVELOP AND PERFORM IN THE SPORT OF SOCCER – Responsible for:

• Instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Organizing and directing individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach
• Assess player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students

SCHEDULING– Responsible for:

• Scheduling of all competition
• Submitting schedule to the Finance and Compliance Office for final approval prior to initiating contracts
• Coordinating and Submitting Practice Schedule to DFO

FINANCIAL AID– Responsible for:

• Understanding NCAA regulations
• Initiating process for initial and renewal grants
• Consistently updating team rosters
• Meeting athletic grant-in-aid budget

BUDGETS– Responsible for:

• Assisting in annual budget preparation
• Staying within amount budgeted for fiscal year
• Having all expenditures pre-approved through appropriate channels

TRAVEL– Responsible for:

• Initiating process for all travel arrangements and submitting reports within 48 hours of return

EQUIPMENT/APPAREL– Responsible for:

• Pre- and Post-season inventory
• Care and maintenance of all equipment/apparel and facilities
• Initiating process to order equipment/apparel

ACADEMICS– Responsible for:

• Supporting all Department of Athletics policies on classroom attendance, study hall, progress reports and enforcing disciplinary actions
• Working with teams to maintain and increase their APR 

FUNDRAISING– Responsible for:

• Getting prior approval from the DAD prior to initiating a fund raising activity
• Devising new methods of fund raising
• Being available for Departmental fund raising activities
• Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for fund raising activities

PAPERWORK – Responsible for:

• Completing all paperwork by established athletic department and NCAA deadlines
• Attending and contributing to all Department of Athletics meetings and requested functions

CAMPS - Responsible for:

• Following guidelines established by Department, University, and the NCAA for camp procedures and operations
• Promoting, marketing and conducting program camps – both youth and prospect camps

RECRUITING– Responsible for:

• Compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and completing associated paperwork in a timely manner
• Arranging financially responsible recruiting trips
• Passing NCAA Coach’s Recruiting Test each year
• Initiating arrangements for all official visits
• Recruiting students who will be an asset to the University and Department of Athletics and graduate in a timely manner

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations
• Mastery of sport coached
• Ability to lead, guide and direct graduate assistants, interns and student-athletes
• Willingness to form relationships with constituents and help fundraise

Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience

Minimum Education Requirement: 

•  Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university, master’s degree preferred

Minimum Work Experience:

• Three years collegiate coaching experience required NCAA Division I or II level preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NCAA Division I Rules and Regulations
• Proven recruiting abilities
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform essential job duties or have special accommodations arranged in advance

Work Conditions:

• Required to work atypical hours including nights, weekends, potential holidays
• May be required to practice in heat, cold, inclement weather

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your cover letter, resume, completed JU Application, and list of references to Ryan Moon at rmoon@ju.edu.