Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer
- Employer
- Washington and Lee University
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 8, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Description:
In collaboration with head coaches and athletic administrative staff, assistant coaches plan practices to teach, encourage and develop student athlete skills and game techniques. Responsible for developing in athletes an understanding of proper nutrition, personal health and safe strength development. Teaches 2-3 physical education courses annually. Identifies and recruits athletically and academically qualified student-athletes, scouts opponents, manages team travel, organizes community service activities and maintains parent and alumni communication. Coaches will demonstrate commitment to the W&L philosophy by emphasizing academic priorities for student-athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship on and off the playing field.
Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.
Essential Functions:
- Coaches team members individually and in groups, and
demonstrates game techniques. Manages designated skill development
areas or groups of positions. Develops and recommends strategy,
teaches theoretical skill and position assignments.
- Plans coaching and practice sessions in accordance with
Conference and university regulations.
- Teaches 2-3 physical education courses annually as required for
student graduation criteria. Substitute teaches as needed when
requested by Head Coach and Director of PE.
- Promotes the athletics program and specific sport through
community events, camps and public speaking. Teaches athletic
skills and development through local youth programming.
- Mentors and advises student athletes on personal health,
strength training, and nutrition.
- Recruits quality prospective student-athletes and ensures
timely submission of their academic records for admissions.
- Ensures compliance with all Association, Conference, and
University rules by athletes and supporting staff.
- Communicates consistently with head-coaches, administration,
and peers about program goals, status, and needs.
- Schedules and manages team travel, including lodging,
transportation and meal arrangements in accordance with budgetary
restrictions.
- Serves as an event manager for home contests.
Annual Salary: $32,806. Pay commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required and a master's degree and collegiate playing experience is preferred. Must be committed to a philosophy that emphasizes academic priorities for student-athletes as well as the importance of good citizenship on and off the playing field. Role models appropriate behavior and conduct to support the image and reputation of the athletics program. Strong understanding of various coaching techniques and a willingness to learn new methods of instruction. Must possess a valid drivers license.
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Resume and cover letter are required. Upload both required documents to the Resume/CV upload section of the application. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.
External Applicants: Application instructions for external applicants are located on the jobs.wlu.edu or here .
Current W&L Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Instructions are located at jobs.wlu.edu or here .
Physical Requirements:
- Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working,
primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in
handling.
- Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and
palm.
- Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of
the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly
for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
- Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for
sustained periods of time.
Types of Work: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Position Type:
Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible
The university requires employees to become fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and new employees must provide proof of at least their first shot prior to the first day of employment. Boosters are required. Individuals may seek a medical or a religious exemption to the vaccination requirement.
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