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About the Role
The Assistant Coach supports the Head Men's Soccer Coach in coaching Cadet-athletes, recruiting, monitoring academic progress, scheduling, managing travel, and overseeing discipline and conduct. This role operates in adherence to the policies of the United States Military Academy, Army West Point Athletic Association, Patriot League, and NCAA.
Responsibilities
- Primarily work with the Goalkeepers and assist in team training sessions.
- Promote the philosophy and objectives of AWPAA, adhering to and enforcing all applicable policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of USMA, the Conference, and the NCAA.
- Assist the Head Coach with ongoing teaching and instruction of Cadet-athletes in their sport during games, practices, individual and team workouts, and conditioning sessions.
- Coach and instruct student-athletes individually and in groups, demonstrating game techniques and skills.
- Plan and attend coaching and practice sessions, games, and tournaments in accordance with NCAA and conference regulations.
- Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of Cadet-athletes to support the image and reputation of the department and academy.
- Responsible for the development, safety, and conduct of the cadet-athletes within the sport program.
- Supervise other support staff to ensure compliance with applicable rules, policies, and procedures, providing orientation, training, and guidance as needed, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Play a significant role in the identification, recruitment, and selection of prospective Cadet-athletes, ensuring compliance with NCAA recruiting rules and regulations.
- Initiate the process for determining academic eligibility for recruits.
- Recruit quality prospective Cadet-athletes and ensure timely submission of their academic records for admissions.
- Provide a positive educational environment for Cadet-athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparation for life beyond college.
- Supervise, in conjunction with the athletic tutoring and advising program, the total academic progress of the team, implementing corrective action plans through appropriate staff.
- Work to integrate sports into the whole spectrum of USMA life to complement the AWPAA and USMA mission in the military community.
- Assist the Head Coach in the administration of the entire sport program, including daily practices, game planning and implementation, recruiting, video, equipment management, facilities scheduling, and budget.
- Ensure team travel arrangements comply with USMA, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations, monitoring travel itineraries and coordinating plans.
- Ensure the safety of Cadet-athletes and coaching staff by monitoring the condition of athletics equipment and facilities, and submitting requirements for repair, maintenance, and improvement.
- Perform public relations functions including promotion, fundraising, public speaking, community events, and through camps and/or clinics.
- Serve on departmental committees as requested.
- Assist with departmental needs as requested, and attend athletic events to promote audience participation and support.
- Participate in camps, clinics, exhibitions, and campus activities as approved by the AWPAA NCAA Compliance Office.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 years’ relevant experience.
- Ability to collaborate with coaching staff, in support of the vision of Head Coach.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with coaches, administrators, Cadet-athletes, prospective Cadet-athletes, parents, etc.
- Takes initiative, hardworking, ability/willingness to figure out solutions to problems independently, and creatively.
- Organized, detail-oriented, self-starter and intrinsically motivated.
- Strong management and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to multi-task effectively.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
- Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Skills
- Coaching
- Recruiting
- Academic Monitoring
- Scheduling
- Travel Management
- Discipline and Conduct Oversight
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Management
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritization
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Public Speaking
- Community Engagement
Location
- West Point, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3 years relevant experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000
About the Company
- USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution, located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY.
- The mission of USMA is 'to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation.'
- This position will be housed within the AWPAA, which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy.
- The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army Values through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.
Equal Opportunity
- AWPAA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.
- Applicant qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.