Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

The University of Pikeville is searching for an Assistant Women's Soccer Coach to provide support in all aspects of the Women's Soccer program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities: 

1. Assist in all areas of running a highly competitive NAIA Appalachian Athletic Conference program.
2. Assist in all phases of the recruitment of highly qualified student-athletes.
3. Identify, evaluate, communicate and develop relationships with coaches, recruits, and parents while adhering to all NAIA rules.
4. Scout, game plan and communicate effectively within a highly competitive league.
5. Assist the Head Coach in practice planning and the implementation of training for maximum learning and progress of student-athletes.
6. Work collaboratively with all members of staff.
7. Participate in all phases of a collegiate program including camp coordination and administration, academics, marketing, fund raising, social media, etc.
8. Utilize software used by UPIKE including Teamworks, Canvas, OFFICE 365 and other database systems.
9. Other duties as assigned by the head coach to support the women’s soccer program.

Relationships:

This position requires daily contact with supervisor, coaches, co-workers, student athletes, and parents in order to give instruction and transmit information about the Athletic programs at the University of Pikeville. These relationships are maintained through e-mail, telephone, text messaging, and person-to-person contact. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience as a successful collegiate player and or coach.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit high level athletes.
• Strong commitment to academic goals and student athlete welfare.
• Understand and contribute to the teamwork necessary within a coaching staff for optimal performance.
• Ability to work well with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, alumni, and staff.
• Knowledge and adherence to NAIA rules/regulations, and the AAC policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

The University of Pikeville offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. UPIKE offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, telemedicine, long-term disability, tuition waivers, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and HSA, FSA, & dependent care accounts. UPIKE also offers a generous holiday schedule and paid leave program.

Important Notes: Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. 

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students. 

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. Interested applicants should complete the online application by visiting http://jobs.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information for three to five professional references.