Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

ASSISTANT MEN’S SOCCER COACH

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This position will report to the Head Men’s Soccer Coach. The primary duty of the Assistant Men’s Soccer
Coach is to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching and instructing team members in the knowledge
of the sport. May be responsible for individual student/athlete instruction in a specific area. The Assistant
Coach will assist in evaluating and recruiting potential student-athletes. Included in the compensation with this
position is room and board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ASSISTANT COACH:

• Assist in all areas of team performance, including pre-season, post-season training, practice and

competition.

• Design and implement instructions for student-athletes in a specific area.

ASSISTANT MEN’S SOCCER COACH

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This position will report to the Head Men’s Soccer Coach. The primary duty of the Assistant Men’s Soccer
Coach is to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of coaching and instructing team members in the knowledge
of the sport. May be responsible for individual student/athlete instruction in a specific area. The Assistant
Coach will assist in evaluating and recruiting potential student-athletes. Included in the compensation with this
position is room and board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ASSISTANT COACH:

• Assist in all areas of team performance, including pre-season, post-season training, practice and

competition.

• Design and implement instructions for student-athletes in a specific area.
• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and provide encouragement, support and referral

assistance as appropriate.

• Assist in the day to day operations, including but not limited to video breakdown, travel plans,

equipment and budget management.

Implement and develop fundraising strategies to support annual operating budget.

• Assist with identification, evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes
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• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Comply with SCAC/NCAA rules and regulations and support NCAA DIII / SCAC Philosophy and

Mission

• Promote your program (on campus, in the community, outside the community – speeches to local

organizations, player volunteer work, camps, etc.)

• Attain/Maintain CPR/AED certification
• Assist with playoffs (if hosting)
• Professional Development – annually attend clinics or do other things to better your coaching ability
• Represent the University on and off the field in a positive fashion.
• Maintain appropriate relationships and communicate appropriately with Alumni, SA’s, Team, Coaching

Staff, Community, and SCAC.

• Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Word Pro, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational ability, high level of accuracy, attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision.
• Enjoy working with college students
• Travel, including overnight and/or weekend

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level
• The successful candidate must demonstrate effective and excellent leadership, motivational,

organizational and interpersonal skills.

University of the Ozarks reserves the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or
experience necessary to perform successfully the major duties and responsibilities of the position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Send a letter of interest, résumé, and three to five professional references to HumanResources@ozarks.edu

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS

Ranked in the top ten of southern region comprehensive baccalaureate institutions by U. S. News &
World Report, the University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian-related institution that blends the liberal
arts and professional preparation in a student-centered environment emphasizing quality teaching
and student learning. The university serves a diverse group of approximately 870 students from the
United States and abroad on a beautiful campus in Clarksville, Arkansas, located along I-40
approximately 90 miles northwest of Little Rock, nestled between the Arkansas River and the Ozark
Mountains. Recent major gifts have enhanced the academic program and other campus initiatives.
For more information about the University of the Ozarks, visit www.ozarks.edu.

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