What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Assistant Women's Soccer Coach position at Iowa Western Community College?
Description
The Assistant Coach will assist the Head Coach with the coordination of all phases of a competitive NJCAA Division I athletic program. This is a great opportunity for someone who has some coaching experience in the following areas: Coaching, recruiting, budget management, travel management, rules and eligibility compliance, administrative duties, departmental fundraising, camps, game management, academic advising,
marketing, promotions, and public relations.
Job Duties
Overall
Game Day
- Assist in all areas of the women’s soccer program as assigned by the Head Coach
- Assist in practice/game planning, team tactics, and scouting
- Oversee all aspects of the JV Team including travel and match scheduling
- Work with student-athletes in individual/small group sessions
- Develop professional and trusting relationships with women’s soccer staff and team
- Assist with the recruitment of student-athletes
- Identify and evaluate talent
- Assignments to attend games, practices, tournaments, showcases, etc.
- Assist the Head Coach in scheduling, directing, and attending ID Camps
- Organize, track, and communicate with all recruits using ARI software
- Proficient communication via phone calls, texting, email, mailings, social media, and meetings with each recruit
- Plan and organize in-home and/or campus visits
- Constant communication and updates with Head Coach
- Assist in Academic Achievement efforts
- Oversee and review frequent progress reporting
- Assist in all fundraising events and activities assigned by the Athletic Director
Game Day
- Assist in game plan and execution
- Setup and cleanup at home games
- Plan, execute and monitor game day warm-up and cool down
- Responsible for gathering accurate statistical data
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or equivalent required.
- Experience coaching/playing in the sport, college level required.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Positive attitude
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
- Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
- Regular, prompt & reliable attendance
Physical Demands
- The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
