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Assistant Coach - Men's Soccer Part Time

Position Number: 6214244
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Coach - Men's Soccer Part Time

College of the Holy Cross

Description

Assist Head Coach with all facets of the men's soccer program, primarily by: instructing student-athletes on soccer skills and techniques, educating on soccer rules and NCAA requirements, assessing comprehension of skills, techniques and rules and providing additional instruction as appropriate, and preparing team for competition and practice. Assistant coach must perform duties in compliance with all College, Patriot League, and NCAA rules and regulations. Major Areas of Responsibility Primary Responsibilities:Provide individual and team instruction to student-athletes on:

rules & fundamentals
skill attainment
techniques and methods required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a safe manner
team concepts

Provide individualized coaching/tutoring/mentoring to student-athletes, including preparatory work that includes:

assessing student-athlete skill attainment demonstrated during practice, competition, and in films of both practice and competition
reviewing video of opponent performance and subsequently designing individualized and team instruction for Holy Cross student-athletes
determining specific daily practice activities that will be conducted by student-athletes
developing instruction for individual student-athletes and specific team needs
determining pre-competition activities that will be conducted during days of competition
attending workshops and training sessions for the purpose of researching methods to provide student-athletes with training and instruction on: rules, fundamentals, team concepts, physical health, safety, skill attainment, conference rules and regulations

Secondary responsibilities:Recruiting:

identifying talented, academically qualified prospective student-athletes

Administrative duties as assigned, including, but not limited to::

collaborating with coach to develop annual goals for the program
maintaining records
effectively communicating with coaches, prospects and parents
tracking academic progress and providing counseling as appropriate
assisting with fundraising, marketing and promotional activities
administering sport camps as directed by head coach and/or Athletics Administration

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required
Prior experience instructing and coaching, preferably at the Division I level
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required
Computer and video editing skills strongly encouraged

Core Competencies

Instructional/teaching skills; understanding of a variety of instructional methods
Ability to demonstrate skills and techniques during practice sessions, in order for student-athletes to learn through observation
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple task
Flexibility and reliability; position requires travel work on nights and weekends.
Understands risk management and works in conjunction with Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning personnel to uphold health and safety standards in the conduct of all activities
Strong teamwork and team facilitation
Supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others
Understands, values and respects diversity within the team and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment

DisclaimerThe description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned. Additional information:This is a part time exempt level position (20 hours/over 4 months). The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to justice and inclusive excellence. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas.Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at mgrenier@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3957.

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