Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer
University of North Dakota

Salary/Position Classification

• $40,000 - $42,400 Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

The purpose of this position is to assist the Head Soccer Coach with all aspects of the Division I Women's Soccer program at the University of North Dakota. Must have a commitment to compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations. Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student-athletes. This position provides comprehensive assistance to the Athletics Department in the area of providing comprehensive instruction to the soccer team. This position will provide instruction to the team that includes teaching proper skills and techniques, teaching basic physical health concepts to include nutritional education, teaching team and individual leadership concepts/skills as well as providing general safety instruction.

• Design instructional/training in-season/off-season specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
• Provide instruction related to team and leadership concepts/skills specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
• Provide general safety instruction for all activities in which the team and/or individuals participate. Specifically instruct student-athletes on safe training and exercise techniques.
• Teach basic physical health concepts (to include nutritional education) specific to assigned player groups and individuals.
• Provide support and encouragement to promote the mental well-being of the student-athletes.
• Serve as a role model and demonstrate a professional working relationship with student-athletes.
• Assist/run practices under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Assist strength coach for weight-lifting and conditioning practices, as needed.
• Provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety of the student-athletes.
• Assist with all facets of coaching at all UND games and practices.
• Follow all NCAA, conference, & UND rules and regulations.
• Other coaching duties as assigned by Head Coach.
• Recruit and evaluate prospective student-athletes
  • Recruit quality prospective student-athletes for the sport program.
  • Handle day-to-day correspondence, both email and print mail, as assigned.
  • Handle weekly telephone calls, as assigned.
  • Coordinate official and unofficial campus visits, as assigned.
  • Handle documentation for each prospective student athlete in accordance with NCAA and UND Athletics Department compliance protocols/rules.
  • Follow all NCAA, conference, & UND recruiting rules and regulations.
  • Assist with team travel and/or scouting as assigned.
  • Assisting with statistics at all UND games and practices.
• Social media, public relations, fundraising and academics
  • Assist with social media for the women's soccer program, when applicable.
  • Develop community support for the program and participate in Athletics department and fundraising activities, as assigned.
  • Serve as a role model and demonstrate a professional working relationship with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni, and general public.
  • Assist with maintaining contact with soccer alumni and boosters, as assigned.
  • Oversight of academic progress for soccer program.
• Assist with camps and clinics
  • Assist with all aspects of camps/clinics, as assigned.
  • Follow all university hiring procedures, as assigned.
  • Prepare hire forms for each camp coach/counselor, monitor/approve all timesheets in HRMS, if applicable.

• Must have effective professional working relationship with student-athletes, staff, administration, alumni and general public.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize.
• Ability to teach and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must have commitment to NCAA compliance and follow all NCAA, conference and UND rules and regulations.
• Must have commitment to academic success of student-athletes.
• Must provide support and encouragement and ensure the safety and well-being of the student athletes including having a valid driver's license.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one season coaching women's soccer at the collegiate level.
• Experience applying NCAA rules and regulations.
• Valid Driver's License
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check (CHBC).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Experience with organizing and assisting with summer camps.
• Experience with video analysis software.
• Experience coaching at the NCAA Division I collegiate level for Women's Soccer.