What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Head Coach, Men's Soccer position at Gardner Webb University?
Gardner-Webb University is seeking as Associate Head Coach for the Men's Soccer Team. About the position This position will lead student-athletes in their academic, physical and leadership development and promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program in a manner that advances the brand of Gardner Webb University.
Qualifications:
- Proficient in the technical and tactical knowledge of soccer
- Capability to instruct student-athletes and increase their athletic performance
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong technological skills
- Organized
- Growth Mindset
- Detail oriented
- Experience with player recruitment
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Responsibilities:
- Instructs student-athletes, improving skill, sport performance and leadership
- Assists Head Coach in coaching student-athletes • Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; assists in monitoring the academic progress and eligibility status of student-athletes
- Manage the evaluation and recruitment of prospective student-athletes
- Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes
- Participates in analysis of past performance, opponent's performance, designing game plans/strategies, etc.
- Assist with program operations, including team travel, team meals, procurement and inventory of team equipment and apparel
- Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students' parents, faculty, co-workers and managers
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- Collegiate or Professional playing experience strongly preferred
- Proficient in the technical and tactical knowledge of soccer
- Capability to instruct student-athletes and increase their athletic performance
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong technological skills
- Organized
- Growth Mindset
- Detail oriented
- Experience with player recruitment
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.
Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.
