THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND                   Position # 108658 (NUNC)

                                                                                      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; successful experience coaching women's soccer at the college level, preferably Division I.  Also required:  proven organization skills and administrative ability; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; commitment to diversity; 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:  Professional soccer playing experience; top level club experience; familiarity with US Soccer Club structure and recruiting; USSF and/or NSCAA coaching credentials.

TO APPLY:

Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 02-20-09 to:

Zachary T. Shaw, Search Chair
Requisition # 12388
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  The University of Rhode Island if an E-Verify employer.