Assistant Women's Soccer Coach - Military veterans preferred

2025-01-12
University of Pittsburgh
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States


Assistant Women's Soccer Coach



The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach. This is a full-time, twelve month position. This position reports directly to the Head Women’s Soccer Coach and is primarily responsible for on-field coaching and recruiting. Other job duties will include acting as liaison to various areas within the Athletic Department such as: strength and conditioning, marketing, academic support, life skills, equipment, fundraising, and others. Additionally, analyzing video, coordinating with the compliance office on student-athlete housing and admissions, maintaining countable athletically-related activity logs, planning team travel, and other duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Soccer Coach. Compliance with Athletic Department, University, Atlantic Coast Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations is required.


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

Coaching - Carries out coaching assignments during daily work-outs, practices, and scheduled events.

Recruiting - Recruits student athletes; assists with departmental recruiting activities and carries out scouting assignments.

Athletic Department Liaison - Liaison to various areas within the Athletic Department such as: strength and conditioning, marketing, academic support, life skills, equipment, fundraising, and others.

Team Coordination - Analyzing video, coordinating with the compliance office on student-athlete housing and admissions, maintaining countable athletically-related activity logs, and planning team travel.

Other duties as assigned by the head coach.


Physical Effort

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


The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.


The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.



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.

Work Schedule: Varies

Work Arrangement: Varies

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon 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





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