Assistant Women's Soccer Coach - Panhandle State University : Job Details

Job Summary

Assist the head coach with supervision and coordination of the soccer program.

Responsibilities

* Assist in developing and executing recruitment of quality student athletes including but not limited to: off-campus evaluation, contacts, organization of on-campus visits, and tryouts.

* Advise and instruct student-athletes on skill development.

* Be an integral part of practice and game preparation.

* Attend and instruct during all games, practices, weightlifting sessions, conditioning sessions, and individual workouts.

* Develop and implement an academic monitoring system of all student-athletes.

* Organize and carry out film exchanges through Game Tape Exchange.

* Organization and burning of game film for opponents and head coach.

* Develop and implement a strength program.

* Monitoring the student-athletes' growth within the strength program.

* Scouting of opponents and instructing team on the strategies that will be implemented.

* Liaison for the program with the Athletic Training Staff.

* Equipment and gear maintenance.

* Advise student-athletes in their day to day activities.

* Maintain a good working relationship with all athletic coaches and staff regarding facility use and condition.

* Other duties assigned by the Head Coach.

* Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.

* Ability to work various hours, including nights and weekends throughout the year for practice, games and recruiting.

* Be able to transport team to the contests, and be responsible for their well-being.

* Could be exposed to a variety of weather conditions.

* Other duties as assigned by the or his/her designee

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree.

* Master's Degree- Preferred

* Previous successful coaching experience and/or playing experience and recruiting at the collegiate level.

* Ability to work various hours, including nights and weekends throughout the year for practice, games and recruiting.

* Excellent written/oral communication, as well as demonstrate strong organizational skills.

About Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU): OPSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is the first public Hispanic Serving Institution in Oklahoma. The university is a baccalaureate degree granting institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Rooted in Progress through Knowledge, OPSU is committed to promoting excellence in the preparation of students for success in a global community. Our university achieved multiple rankings by the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings: #3 Best Value Regional Colleges West; #8 Top Public Colleges for the Western Region; and #17 Best Regional Colleges West. U.S New and World Report also recognized OPSU as one of the top ten universities in Oklahoma, standing out of our affordable tuition rates.