Associate Head Coach, Men's Soccer - Tulsa, United States - University of Tulsa

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Position Title
Associate Head Coach, Men's Soccer

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Head Coach, Men's Soccer reports to the Head Men's Soccer Coach and is responsible for all aspects of the University of Tulsa's NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Program. This position will perform as a positive role model for student-athletes in an upbeat environment which strives for academic and athletic excellence and will establish a professional relationship with student-athletes, staff, alumni and the general public in an effort to promote the university, and its athletic program.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assisting the Head Men's Soccer Coach with the overall management of the men's soccer program including operations, team travel, recruiting, equipment, coaching, scheduling, and budget
• Assist in the daily preparation and coordination of team practices
• Assist in the coordination and management of on-campus (home) men's soccer matches
• Assist the Head men's Soccer Coach and other members of the men's soccer coaching staff in the recruitment of highly skilled student-athletes for the men's soccer team
• Develop and implement programs to assist student-athletes in their transition into the college environment
• Work closely with athletic training, academic and student services, and athletic performance staffs to monitor the progress of student-athletes
• Perform necessary administrative duties
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Men's Soccer Coach

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of soccer coaching experience
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
• Strong self-starter
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with student-athletes, faculty, coaches and administrators

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree
• 5+ years of collegiate soccer coaching experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to actively participate in on-field coaching sessions, including demonstrating techniques and tactics
• Stamina and endurance to withstand long hours on the field during practices, games, and travel
• Physical fitness to keep up with the demands of training sessions
• Mobility and agility to move swiftly and demonstrate drills effectively
• Strength to handle equipment such as balls, cones, and other training gear, and to assist with setting up and dismantling training areas
• Capability to travel with the team for away games, which may involve sitting for extended periods during bus or air travel
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow, as soccer seasons often span different times of the year
• Ability to lift and carry equipment as needed, including bags of balls, medical kits, and other supplies
• Overall good health and physical condition to handle the demands of coaching, which can be mentally and physically taxing

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S712P

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