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Assistant Coach Women's Soccer
Bethel University
Posted January 20, 2025

P/F Time : Full Time

Sport : Women's Soccer

Location : Mishawaka, Indiana

Type : Assistant Coaching

Bethel University is pleased to receive applications and nominations for the position of Women's Soccer Assistant Coach. This is a full-time position with benefits. The applicant should consider the mission and perspective of Bethel University before applying. The position requires acceptance and affirmation of the University's statement of faith and lifestyle commitment. Bethel University reviews all applications and hires individuals based on their qualifications for the position. Therefore, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, or military or veteran status.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities are to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of a NAIA women's soccer program. Candidates must be committed to the academic and athletic success of the student-athlete and be willing to adhere to all Bethel University, Crossroads League, and NAIA Regulations. The following duties are customary for this position, but are not all-inclusive -- duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on the head coach and athletic director's discretion and institutional needs:

• On-field coaching during team and individual training/practice/workouts.
• Game day coaching, preparation, operations, and personnel management
• Assist with practice planning, organization, and execution
• Assist with travel preparation and logistics
• Scout for and recruit quality student-athletes
• Coordinate recruiting activities with the head coach and other assistant coaches
• Assist in the implementation of the academic program, including the monitoring of individual student-athlete's progress to ensure academic eligibility and referral to appropriate University academic resources
• Assist with team equipment and supplies inventory
• Plan and execute camps and clinics for prospective student-athletes and youth in the local community
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Must be self-motivated and team-oriented
• Develop a comprehensive and functional knowledge of the sport
• Knowledge of NAIA rules
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Must be willing and able to travel and work evenings and weekends
• Ability to build positive and meaningful relationships with student-athletes, a network of coaches, alumni, vendors, and donors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Coaching experience
• Knowledge and experience in the recruiting process

Preferred Qualifications

• College or University playing experience
• Master's degree or above
• Experience with scouting, film analysis, performance data analysis
• Experience with player development methodology and/or periodization calendars

Please attach the following documents with your official application submission:

• Cover letter describing interest in the position and intent of the application
• Resume
• Statement of Faith
• Three professional references with contact information

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