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, fundraising, 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.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize and administer the University’s Women’s Soccer program
Assist with program budget, equipment/apparel inventory, purchasing and distribution
Coordinate the recruitment of Women’s Soccer student-athletes on a national basis, including on-campus recruit visits
Assist and/or lead team, small group, and individual training sessions; lead GK training
Develop and implement Women’s Soccer practice sessions to determine needs for individual and team improvement
Collaborate with the Strength & Conditioning coaching staff to assist with in-season and off-season training programs
Evaluate Michigan Tech and opposing team capabilities to determine game strategy and manage/prepare the team for competition; determine strategy during games in consultation with Head Coach
Coordinate travel arrangements (lodging, meals, bussing, Itinerary, etc) for team travel
Uphold university values and expectations as a staff member and mentor to student-athletes
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
Actively organize and participate in fundraising and alumni activities
Provide necessary resources to monitor and promote the academic success of student-athletes
Act as social media liaison for the Women’s Soccer Program
Represent and act on behalf of the University as directed by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director
Teach activity classes in the Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
Required Experience
Experience coaching and/or playing collegiate soccer
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
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 groups, tea,m and goalie)
Mental agility and dedication to ingenuity
Demonstrated strong work ethic
Demonstrated commitment to comply with all NCAA rules and regulations
Michigan Technological University is a public research university founded in 1885. Our campus in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula overlooks the Keweenaw Waterway and is just a few miles from Lake Superior.
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