Assistant Men's Soccer Coach in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003308)

The Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach will be responsible for assisting in all facets of the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

The Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach supports all aspects of the program by helping create and maintain a high-performance environment centered on elite standards, accountability, and player development. This role requires a person of high personal character and strong work ethic who can operate effectively under pressure while contributing positively to team culture and daily operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with execution of training sessions.
• Supporting individual and team player development.
• Contribute to player identification and recruitment efforts.
• Video analysis: training, match, and opponent video analysis to support performance improvement and game preparation.
• The role also assists with team logistics & operations. Including scheduling, travel coordination, equipment management, and other administrative responsibilities necessary to maintain a high-performance environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, competitive, collaborative, and committed to helping student-athletes or players reach their highest potential while upholding the values and standards of the program.

Physical Effort

Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at practices and games. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Coach.Assistant

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: An equivalent combination of work and high-level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.

Work Schedule: Varies

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: Yes

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable