What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer position at Eastern Michigan University?
Employee Classification: AC
Pay Grade: AC 11
Division: VP Dir Intercollegiate Athletics
Subdivision: I A Wmns Soccer
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
Assist the Head Coach in the recruitment, counseling, conditioning, training and coaching of a varsity team.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
- Assist in the organization and direction of all activities of a varsity sport.
- Assist in the recruitment of prospective athletes to the University.
- Coach team members individually and in groups, demonstrating techniques of the game.
- Counsel and advise student athletes with personal or academic problems.
- Report to one broad area of specific responsibility, as assigned.
- Make position assignments and determine areas needing improvements.
- Assist with development of contest strategy.
- Serve as Head Coach in his/her absence.
- Assist with summer camps and fund-raising activities.
- Perform related departmental duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Knowledge of sport rules, conference rules, appropriate training techniques, and winning play/contest strategies, for assigned sport.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three years’ previous college coaching experience within the sport is desirable.
Experience in counseling and advising student athletes is desirable.
Appointment Percentage:
100%