Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer - Roger Williams University

Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach is responsible for all aspects of the development and administration of a successful NCAA Division III Intercollegiate Sport Program.

The program will be conducted following all University and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, regulations, and policies.

The Assistant Coach is a professional employee of the University with a primary duty of teaching and instructing student-athletes in the specific sport that is being coached.

The vast majority of the Assistant Coach's time is spent on coaching/teaching duties, while a minority of the Assistant Coach's time is spent performing administrative duties.

Coaching/Teaching * Teach and develop sport-specific skills in a successful, safe, and prudent manner.

Create, present, and maintain records of up-to-date lesson plans for pre-season/season practice drills and procedures detailing the desired goals to be achieved.

Schedule practice and game preparation sessions, conduct post-game analysis and incorporate them into lesson plans.

Research opposing teams.

Administrative * Conduct an ongoing recruitment program through a variety of methods, both on and off the court/field to attract, select, and encourage enrollment of high-caliber student-athletes.

* Initiate new ideas and methods to improve the program in support of the University's goal of a successful conference and attainment of a regional-level Intercollegiate Associate ranking relevant to the specific sport.

* Assist the Head Coach with the development of sport-specific skills, in a successful, safe, and prudent manner.

Additional Functions * Comply with the sport-specific intercollegiate affiliation policy, conference rules, and department policy and procedures.

Requirements: * Bachelor's degree (B.A.

or B.S.) in a related discipline from an accredited four-year collegiate institution.

* Experience in coaching and knowledge of the fundamentals, tactics, and strategies of coaching intercollegiate sports with the ability to recruit talented players for the program.

* Knowledgeable and current on all College rules and regulations concerning eligibility and recruiting related to specific sports that are being coached.

* Ability to handle emergencies involving students.

* Current CPR and First Aid certification.

* Current driver's license.

* Ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications * Intercollegiate sport-specific experience.

* Ability to work on nights, weekends, and some holidays.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information: Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law.

For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner.

Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below.

Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures.

All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly.

TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr.

Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: /Email Address: Salaries for new hires at Roger Williams University usually fall within the minimum and midpoint salary ranges.

Application Instructions: Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references.

In your cover letter/letter of interest, in addition to listing how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please include information about how you would be able to contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.

Department: Athletics