Davidson College invites applications for the position of Assistant Women's Soccer Coach. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, training student-athletes; recruiting; scheduling; assisting with team travel; equipment management; and working with the head coach in directing all phases of a Division I program, including organizing and supervising all practices and games.
Job Duties:
Assist on field and in classroom instruction of techniques and strategies; evaluate individual performances and provide leadership and instruction in areas of deficiencies as required.
Participate in comprehensive recruiting activities; coordinate efforts with Admissions Office to establish academic eligibility and arrange meetings between prospects and College officials; recommend individuals for scholarships; ensure direct compliance by coaching staff, players, and recruits with NCAA, A10 Conference, and Davidson College athletics regulations, policies, and overall mission of amateurism.
Coordinate preparations for team travel while on the road.
Participate in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opponent teams; assist in designing game plans and strategies for Davidson teams.
Coordinate usage of College facilities for playing teams to include field preparation, athletic equipment, uniforms, meeting rooms and practice fields as needed.
Assist in planning and administering off-season physical training program; provide special training for individual team members as required.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; at least one year of college coaching experience
Experience training goalkeepers
Possession of good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as good organizational skills.
Preferred Requirements:
Goalkeeper coaching experience
GK licenses, video editing, and video breakdown skills.
Skills, Training Knowledge:
Experience in coaching college level players
Good organizational and supervisory skills
Ability to relate to students in a leadership role; and good people skills required.
Understanding of student athletes in a demanding academic environment.
Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu.