Class Code:........0184B

                                                      Position #:(NUNC).107246

                                                      Developed by:.........SG

                                                      Reviewed by:............

                                                      Approved by:............

                                                      Date:2/98;12/04;11/05;3/07

 

                     UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

 

                        Position Description

 

 

TITLE:            Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

 

DIVISION:         Student Development - (Athletics)

 

REPORTS TO:       Head Coach, Women's Soccer

 

GRADE:            Not applicable

 

SUPERVISES:       Support staff

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Under the direction of the head coach, assist with the successful administration of the women’s soccer program, including teaching, motivating, evaluating and recruiting qualified high caliber student-athletes.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Assist in evaluation and recruitment of prospective student athletes.

 

Assist in the training and development of players, scouting, and in making team travel arrangements.

 

Assist in scheduling promotions, marketing, fund-raising projects and summer camps and clinics.

 

Maintain the recruiting and fundraising databases.

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Be involved in the local soccer community.

 

Perform other duties as required.

 

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

 

NCAA Rules Certification Certificate

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

 

This position is subject to both inside and outside work; extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in physical education or related field; successful experience coaching women’s soccer at the Division I college or semi-professional level; experience organizing and directing soccer camps.  Also required are: proven organizational skills and administrative ability; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, evaluate and recruit qualified high caliber student-athletes; computer proficiency, including ability to maintain recruiting and fundraising databases; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as they apply to recruitment and player eligibility.  PREFERRED:  Division I or professional soccer playing experience; top level club coaching experience; familiarity with US Soccer Club structure and recruiting; USSF and/or NSCAA coaching credentials; strength and conditioning (CSCS) license.

 

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY

ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.