Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY :

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA / MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science.

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ASSISTANT COACH, WOMEN'S SOCCER

Willamette University announces a full-time position for an Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer. The individual in this position assists the Head Coach in the planning, development, and execution of all programs and activities of the soccer program; assists in the execution of practices, games, and other competitive and training programs and events; plays a role in recruitment and retention; and assists in the teaching of principles and techniques to students.

Duties and Requirements

• Assists Head Coach with the direction and coordination of the women's soccer program.
• Instructs and coaches the fundamental principles and techniques of soccer skills (i.e. competition, traditions, and sportsmanship) as well as the philosophy of the sport.
• Knowledge of the sport to provide technical support while teaching game fundamentals and skill development.
• Assists in the holistic development of the students by providing leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes, including assisting the Head Coach with counseling team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters.
• Assists the Head Coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting practices, training, and competition.
• Enforces and exemplifies team and University expectations and standards.
• Coordinates and assists in scouting, film exchange, and film breakdown.
• Assists in planning and arranging team meals and travel logistics.
• Assists in the recruitment of qualified prospective student-athletes for admission to a demanding academic environment.
• Maintains relationships and strong communication with club and high school coaches.
• Perform assigned administrative tasks.
• Assists in the marketing, recruitment, and attendance of all Willamette University soccer camps and clinics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Typical Work Schedule

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume :

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY VALUES DIVERSITY :

Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT :

All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS :

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachmentslisted at the bottom of the pagemust be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.