Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer (Athletics)

The University of Arizona's Athletics Department invites you to apply to the role of Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer. The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

This is a fulltime, benefits eligible position whose function is to assist the head coach in all facets of coaching a Division I women's soccer program. Incumbent will perform on-field coaching, recruiting and liaison with department support services.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel for competition and recruiting.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Assist head coach with facilitating the academic and athletic development of every soccer student-athlete.
• Assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes within the guidelines of the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA.
• Train non-travel team when not on travel status.
• Implement individual development plans (IDP's).
• Coaching student-athletes at all practices and games.
• Running split training sessions at home.
• Work cooperatively and provide positive energy as a member of the staff.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes.
• Coordinate and advance recruiting, alumni, and community relations.
• Perform video analysis and opponent scouting.
• Work closely with the compliance office to assure the program follows University, Big 12 Conference and NCAA regulations.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to academic and athletic success.
• Strong leadership, organizational and administrative skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Possess a working knowledge of Big 12 and University of Arizona rules.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Coaching experience at the college or club level.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy

• Proven track record of success in the sport.
• Coaching licenses (USSF, NSCAA, UEFA, FA).
• Practical experience in video analysis and Sportscode/Hudl.

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to
the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge of NCAA and Pac-12 Conference
rules and regulations relating to academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or
college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity
with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution
student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws
11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and
11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be
asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your
employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do
you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are
affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not
preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective
student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball
or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball
or football or have any other type of association with any prospective
student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or
football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon
the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade,
7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's
basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your
affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12
grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's
basketball or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for
consideration?