Assistant Coach of Women's Soccer

EXPIRED

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

Assistant Coach Women’s Soccer

Location: Erie
Department: Women’s Soccer
Reports To: Head Coach – Women’s Soccer
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY

Mercyhurst University, an NCAA Division I member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) invites

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

Assistant Coach Women’s Soccer

Location: Erie
Department: Women’s Soccer
Reports To: Head Coach – Women’s Soccer
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY

Mercyhurst University, an NCAA Division I member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) invites
applications for the position of Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach to develop, promote, and participate in
all facets of the Women’s Soccer program.

Mercyhurst University places a special emphasis on the teaching component of coaching positions.
Participation in sport at Mercyhurst builds on the important lesson’s students learn in the classroom.
Mercyhurst views athletics as an extension and important part of the education and teaching mission of
the University. Student-athletes are learning teamwork, ethics, discipline, and skill sets that will enhance
their ability to succeed after leaving the University. The “teaching” of one’s sport and the related lessons
that accompany participation in athletics are the primary and central functions of each coaching position
at Mercyhurst University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with daily women’s soccer operations.
• Complete tasks and perform duties as directed by women’s head soccer coach.
• Possess understanding of NCAA compliance, and adhere to other PSAC, Mercyhurst

University/Athletics, and women’s soccer policies.

• Assist with team management, including development and implementation of team tactics,

team/small group training, and individual development.

• Collaborate with the coaching staff to promote excellence through competition, academics,
and community impact to carry out the vision and mission of the women’s soccer program.
• Collaborate with the coaching staff to ensure timely and efficient communication is given to
administration, support staff, faculty/staff, and student-athletes as assigned by the head
women’s soccer coach.

• Collaborate with the head women’s soccer coach to manage the program’s scholarship and

operation’s budgets.

• Travel coordinator for team travel and recruiting.
• Recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Monitor academic success and progress of women’s soccer student-athletes and coordinate

academic support for those in need of assistance.

• Provide leadership and instruction in the personal growth and athletic development of

women’s soccer student-athletes at Mercyhurst University.

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and collegiate soccer playing experience.

Preferred requirements:

• Master’s degree and/or soccer coaching certifications through the USSF, United Soccer Coaches,

or equivalent organizations, and 1+ years of collegiate coaching experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of general trends within the sport and competitive college soccer programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to be a professional and personal resource for student-athletes.
• Ability to provide positive leadership to student-athletes to encourage both growth and success

in areas of personal character, academics, and competition.

• Must possess the physical skills to assist/lead on-field training sessions.
• Must have current licensure for transportation of the team in vans or bus.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Must have current training and certification in First aid and CPR.
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Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Position involves active and sedentary roles in its daily operations.
• Position requires travel during the competitive season, and throughout permissible recruitment

windows.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until
date indicated above. Send cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:

Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal
opportunity for all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state, and local law in
admissions, employment and all services and programs provided.

Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex,
citizenship status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any
other legally protected characteristic or because of any individual’s legally protected activities.

Mercyhurst complies with federal, state, and local legislation and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for
employment, students and applicants for educational programs and activities.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States.

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