Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer (UPDATED) (Multiple Positions)

Position HighlightsPlease Note: The number of openings has been updated from 1 to 2.

The University of Arizona invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer. The position reports to the Head Coach, Women’s Soccer and acts within the rules and regulations of the University, Conference, and NCAA. Incumbent will perform on-field coaching, recruiting and liaison with department support services.

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with facilitating the academic and athletic development of every soccer student-athlete
• Assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes within the guidelines of the Conference and the NCAA
• Train non-travel team when not on travel status
• Implement individual development plans (IDP’s)
• Coaching student-athletes at all practices and games
• Running split training sessions at home
• Work cooperatively and provide positive energy as a member of the staff
• Recruit qualified student-athletes
• Coordinate and advance recruiting, alumni, and community relations
• Perform video analysis and opponent scouting
• Work closely with the compliance office to assure the program follows University, Conference and NCAA regulations
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Commitment to academic and athletic success
• Strong leadership, organizational and administrative skills
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a working knowledge of NCAA, Conference and University of Arizona rules
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Coaching experience at the college or club level
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Experience and knowledge of NCAA rules
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends and travel as needed
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Proven track record of success in the sport
• Coaching licenses (USSF, NSCAA, UEFA, FA)
• Practical experience in video analysis and Sportscode/Hudl
  
  

FLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40 + nights and weekendsJob FTE1.00Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryAthleticsBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay$60,000 - $67,000Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)Number of Vacancies2Target Hire Date6/21/2024Expected End DateContact Information for CandidatesMorgan Domenick

mbdomenick@arizona.edu

Open Date6/14/2024Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResume, Cover Letter, and One Additional DocumentSpecial Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

Additional Questions: Please answer the questions completely.

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document with Application. Thank you.

• Describe your knowledge of NCAA and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulations relating to academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.
• Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
• Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?
• Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.
• Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.
• Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?
  
  

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