XAVIER UNIVERSITY, ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Xavier University, a Jesuit Catholic institution, seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Coach Women’s Soccer. This position assists the Women’s Soccer Head Coach with direction and administrative oversight of the intercollegiate women’s soccer program relative to successful athletic performance, recruitment and retention of student-athletes, and providing the necessary leadership for a positive competitive environment for student-athletes.

REQUIREMENTS

Skills, characteristics and experience

• Possess a philosophy of coaching and education that fits the mission of Xavier.

University and the mission of Xavier Athletics

• Ability to interact and represent Xavier well with a diverse constituency of students, faculty, alumni and media.
• A proven record of success in NCAA as a recruiter, assistant coach and/or head coach.

Conducts practices and games

• Provides leadership and guidance necessary for a positive competitive environment for the Student Athletes.
• Organizes team meetings for distribution of Athletic information forms, sports information forms, NCAA Student Athlete statements and drug policy.
• Maintains regular contact with Sport Administrator with regard to transportation, field/court preparation and condition, budgets and game preparation.

Provides for academic support and retention for Student Athletes

• Monitors academic progress of Student Athletes (academics are first priority).

Assures compliance with NCAA and BIG EAST Conference rules and regulations

• Communicates regularly with Compliance Officer concerning admissions, eligibility, recruiting and any other procedures relating to the sport.
• Maintains team roster and reports changes throughout the season to Compliance Officer.

Works with Sports Administrator to complete administrative details for the sport

• Responsible for travel arrangements, funds for travel and assignment of officials when appropriate.
• Discusses and determines cash requirements for budgets and cash advances with Associate AD: Business.
• Confirms with Trainer regarding team physicals and health/injury issues.

The employee agrees to have knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, BIG EAST Conference, and Athletic Department rules and regulations.

The employee must have a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements for insurability under Xavier University’s policy.

We are strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. Candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

To ensure consideration, interested/qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references on Xavier University’s website no later than JULY 5, 2021. 

Required Skills Required Experience

1. Possesses critical thinking and problem solving skills.
2. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
3. Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
4. Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
5. Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
6. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
7. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.