Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer

Overview

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in coaching, teaching, recruiting, organization, and planning of all practices and games for the women's soccer program.
• Coordinate, identify, evaluate, and recruit quality student athletes in compliance with University, Atlantic 10, and NCAA regulations and policies.
• Assist the head coach with administrative operations as needed.
• Comply with all NCAA, Atlantic 10, and University rules and regulations.
• Assist in skill instruction and student athlete development both on and off the field.
• Attend fundraising and community service events upon request to support the program.
• Operate University owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 1 year experience as a soccer coach or student athlete or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• High level organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of video technology, game breakdown, and social media.
• Working knowledge of PC & Mac computer applications.
• Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coaching experience in an NCAA program.
• Valid Driver's License.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, often.
• Repetitive hand motion (typing), often.
• Hearing, listening, talking, often.
• Standing and standing, often.
• Walking, often.
• Running, often.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling; often.
• Climbing stairs, often.
• Climbing ladders; not required.
• Reaching overhead; often.
• Pulling, pushing; often.
• Shoveling; not required.
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds; seldom.
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds; not required.
• Lifting - over 50 pounds; not required.

Work Environment

• Outdoor: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Office: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Compensation

Minimum Salary: $50,000

Maximum Salary: $53,000

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Union: No

Starting Date: ASAP

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.