Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer (Part-time) - Bay Path University

Job Description:

• Position Code: ASWSOCC
• Job Type: Part-Time (19 weeks)
• Position Schedule: Must be flexible to accommodate practice and game hours, which includes afternoon, evening and weekend hours.
• Location: Longmeadow, MA

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Soccer Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Soccer Coach in the coaching, recruiting, conditioning, and training student athletes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in coaching an intercollegiate team; utilize coaching and teaching methods to develop student athletes' skills and teamwork.
• Help organize and conduct practice sessions.
• Represent Bay Path University and the Women's Soccer Program in a professional manner.
• Works closely with Head Soccer Coach.
• Schedule and organize team related activities.
• Develop team strategy and analyze performance of student athletes.
• Provide constructive feedback to student athletes.
• Plan, coordinate and attend competitions and practices.
• Drive student athletes to competitions as needed using provided university owned vehicle. (Must meet University driving requirements.)
• Encourage academic excellence, camaraderie, respect and acceptance in student athletes.
• Assist in the scouting and recruiting of student athletes.
• Assist in fund raising activities to subsidize athletic programs, marketing and/or public relations activities to promote program.
• Advise student athletes with personal, academic or athletic performance issues. Make referrals to appropriate University offices and services as needed.
• Attend trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Soccer Coach.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work flexible hours, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
• If you operate a University owned, leased or personal vehicle at any time while performing your duties you must follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Manual.
• Additionally, you must report any driving offense, on or off company time, which causes a loss, suspension, or any other change in your license status.
• You must report this change within one business day of the offense.
• You can report this change to the Human Resource Department or your direct supervisor.
• Failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action, up to and including terminations.

Requirements:

• One (1) year experience in coaching or related activities.
• Knowledge of (USCAA) United States Collegiate Athletics Association regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, analyze situations and develop solutions.
• Must be available to travel and work non-traditional hours.
• First Aid & CPR/AED certification.
• Valid U.S. driver's license. Must successfully pass the online safe Driving Course (within 15-days) and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Submit to and pass criminal offender records check (C.O.R.I.).
• Submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to work within HIPPA and FERPA guidelines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Should be committed to a culture of diversity, respect and inclusion; demonstrated ability to build working relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences different from ones' own.
• General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose, and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.

Bay Path University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.