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Job Description Summary
Responsible for providing coaching and administrative assistance to the Head Coach of women’s soccer. Responsibilities include recruiting, travel arrangements, monitoring student-athlete academic performance, maintaining conditioning manual, managing recruiting database, and preparation of training sessions. Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program; to include adhering to all Departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Atlantic Coast Conference and the NCAA.
- Assists with the scouting and recruitment of student-athletes, to include assisting with on-campus visits of prospective student-athletes.
- Assists in coaching the student-athletes, to include evaluating their performance in both practice and competition and providing leadership and instruction in areas of deficiency, as required.
- Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes, in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning Coach and the Athletic Training staff. Assists with the planning and administration of the off-season training program, as requested.
- Counsels team members in academics, disciplinary and personal matters, to include consulting with the Director of Academic Counseling for Student-Athletes and other University administrators to resolve problems. Assists in monitoring the academic progress and eligibility status of student-athletes, to include both class and study hall attendance.
- Participates in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opponent’s teams and assists in designing game plans and strategies. Attends coaches’ preparatory meetings and implements strategies resulting from these meetings.
- Advises and counsels with student-athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility, as well as personal conduct and appearance.
- Assists in maintaining statistics, as requested.
- Interfaces with officials, as requested.
- Participates in public relations activities, as approved, to include granting interviews with newspaper, radio and television media, attending press conferences and making public appearances.
- Assists with planning and coordinating approved fund raising activities, as assigned.
- Assists with budget preparations, as requested. Operates within approved budget allocations.
- Assists with the development of schedules for practice and competition, as assigned, to include interfacing with both Departmental and University administrators.
- Assists in making travel arrangements, as assigned. Travels with the team, as requested, and monitors the conduct of student-athletes.
- Interfaces with Student Managers, as requested, to insure the necessary athletic equipment is available for scheduled practices and competitive events.
- Monitors the condition of equipment. Requests repairs or replacement, as necessary.
- Participates in clinics, exhibitions, and camps, as approved.
- Represents the Department at professional, civic, charitable, and alumni events, as requested.
- Performs other duties and assists with special projects as assigned by the Head Coach.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, with one to three years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to lead and guide Division I student-athletes in area of specialty.
- Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the game of soccer.
- Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
- Knowledge of athletic recruitment methods and techniques.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Ability to foster a cooperative environment.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Valid driver's license with good driving record.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct supervision of student team manager performance and student-athletes.
Note:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee’s supervisor.
To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Job Description
Time Type Requirement
Full time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
