Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer

Department:

UCF Athletics - Women's Soccer

As a member of the women’s soccer staff, this part-time position assists the Head Women’s Soccer Coach in the coordination, guidance, direction, and supervision of the women’s soccer program, with emphasis on academic and athletic excellence.

Responsibilities: ​

• Primary responsibility is to provide instruction to student-athletes during practices and competition. Evaluates athletic performance and develops / implements practice plans / schedules related to team concepts and technical skill development of student-athletes.

• Evaluates competing players/teams and develops/implements/adjusts game/situation strategies within philosophy of head coach.

• Counsels and motivates current student-athletes towards attainment of academic, athletic, and individual achievement. May serve as liaison to academic counselor and Knights Leadership Academy regarding student-athlete progress towards graduation and professional development.

• Assists head coach with the discipline, conduct, and image of players relative to program, Athletics and University.

• Evaluates and recruits prospective student-athletes within Athletics, Conference, and NCAA guidelines. Establishes and maintains industry relationships as appropriate. Organizes on-campus recruiting visits and admissions documentation.

• Assists head coach in the administration of sport program, with daily oversight of budget, equipment, scheduling and travel (team and recruiting) as assigned.

• Coordinate and work with healthcare professionals regarding student-athlete medical treatment, injury prevention, and recovery.

Department:

UCF Athletics - Women's Soccer

As a member of the women’s soccer staff, this part-time position assists the Head Women’s Soccer Coach in the coordination, guidance, direction, and supervision of the women’s soccer program, with emphasis on academic and athletic excellence.

Responsibilities: ​

• Primary responsibility is to provide instruction to student-athletes during practices and competition. Evaluates athletic performance and develops / implements practice plans / schedules related to team concepts and technical skill development of student-athletes.

• Evaluates competing players/teams and develops/implements/adjusts game/situation strategies within philosophy of head coach.

• Counsels and motivates current student-athletes towards attainment of academic, athletic, and individual achievement. May serve as liaison to academic counselor and Knights Leadership Academy regarding student-athlete progress towards graduation and professional development.

• Assists head coach with the discipline, conduct, and image of players relative to program, Athletics and University.

• Evaluates and recruits prospective student-athletes within Athletics, Conference, and NCAA guidelines. Establishes and maintains industry relationships as appropriate. Organizes on-campus recruiting visits and admissions documentation.

• Assists head coach in the administration of sport program, with daily oversight of budget, equipment, scheduling and travel (team and recruiting) as assigned.

• Coordinate and work with healthcare professionals regarding student-athlete medical treatment, injury prevention, and recovery.

• Coordinate and work with strength and conditioning professionals regarding acclimation plans, in season and off-season strength and conditioning plans.

• Coordinates marketing, public relations, fund-raising, and community outreach efforts for sport program as appropriate.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year appropriate experience.

• Appropriate graduate coursework or master’s degree may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time and occasional travel.

As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and knowing / complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.

Salary:

Negotiable

Please note that UCF Athletics operates as a Direct Support Organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida, with different payroll and benefits than university employees. If interested in positions with the university, please click Here to visit their website.

As a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the university. We strive to be Florida's preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as “Orlando's Hometown Team.”
 

UCF Athletics values our employees and working for us has its perks, including:  

• Benefit packages: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, and Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness initiatives: UCF Athletics is recognized by Cigna Healthcare with the silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee well-being and vitality through our benefits offerings, wellness platform and programming
• Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  
• Retirement savings options   
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   
• Tickets to UCF sporting events
• Education assistance   

To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com.

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