Assistant Coach

The department of Athletics is currently seeking applications for an Assistant Coach for Men's Soccer.

About the Opportunity

The Assistant Coach will Assist with the recruitment, guidance, education and development of student-athletes to achieve their fullest potential with the fundamental characteristics and requirements that are necessary to conduct and produce a successful university intercollegiate men's soccer program while instilling the importance of academic achievements at the Division I level.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

* 37.5-hour work week
* 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
* 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
* 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
* WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
* 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement
* Wellness Programs

What You'll Do

* Report directly to the Head Men's Soccer Coach; must also work closely with all others involved with carrying out the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.


* Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of West Virginia University, the Mid-American
* Conference and the NCAA; must be certified per NCAA Bylaw 11.5.1.1 each year; must adhere to NCAA Bylaw 11.1 Conduct of Athletic Personnel. Failure to adhere to these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action including possible suspension and termination.


* Exhibit a level of expertise in their professional fields; must also treat the academic requirements necessary for progress toward a degree as a matter of the highest priority for the student-athletes in their charge and must actively encourage them to succeed academically and graduate.


* Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior; must respect the rights and dignity of individuals with sensitivity to problems that may arise from racial and ethnical differences.


* Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards the news media and external consistencies in order to promote the men's soccer program.


* Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports within the intercollegiate athletic program.


* Possess the ability to adapt to any situation, make decisions and work independently; position must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff members and constituencies; required to use creative abilities to develop new techniques and approaches in dealing with many issues controlled by this position; responsibilities of the position are ever-changing and require constant education; requires the ability to adapt to any situation and make decisions.


* Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student-athletes, coaches and staff utilizing discretion and correct decisions.
* Failure to use proper discretion at required level could result in major and significant embarrassment to the University and/or have a significant impact on image, revenues and eligibility of student-athletes.


* Manage professional and personal time to be handle time sensitive-issues, tight deadlines, extended hours beyond the normal workday, weekend work, extensive travel and on-call availability.


* Faithfully and diligently execute related duties of the department, as requested or assigned by the Head Men's Soccer Coach.


* Assist the Head Men's Soccer Coach with the regular practice sessions in and out of season, as permitted. Implement strategies necessary to motivate student-athletes to maximum levels of individual and team performance.


* Coach the team during scheduled events. Implement strategies necessary to motivate student-athletes to maximum levels of individual and team performance.


* Act in the absence of the Head Men's Soccer Coach with matters related to team management, community relations including speaking engagements and personal appearances, and game operations.


* Assist the Head Men's Soccer Coach with expense control compliance and administration of the sport budget.


* Coordinate personal recruiting and team travel with the Athletic Travel Coordinator.


* Assist the Head Men's Soccer Coach with the recruitment of quality student-athletes and coordinate said recruiting activities with the athletic compliance staff.


* Demonstrate an active involvement in the academic progress of student-athletes. Work with Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' student services staff to prevent academic eligibility problems.


* Assist with the establishment of communication and enforcement of rules and regulations regarding student conduct and behavior.


* Assist with competition scheduling at the direction of the Head Men's Soccer Coach.


* Perform interviews with the news media as needed by the sports information staff.


* Participate in development activities on behalf of the Mountaineer Athletic Club, if requested.


* Participate in radio, television and/or internet programs produced by the department and/ or partners.


* Participate in the marketing and promotion of the men's soccer program, including, but not limited to corporate sponsorships and public relations appearances.


* Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Head Men's Soccer Coach.


* Bachelor's degree
* A minimum of one (1) year of combined experience in the following:
* Coaching experience, preferably at NCAA Division I level and/or professional competitive experience
* Experience in at least one of the following specialties:
* Scouting and domestic and international recruiting
* Player Development; help players develop leadership skills, coachability skills, locker room management, and culture.
* Perform in-depth sport analysis to prove valuable insights to head coach and players
* Experience serving as a Set Piece specialist




* Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics
* Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics
* Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference guidelines, policies, rules and regulations with the ability to interpret, apply, enforce and explain such policies and rules
* Successfully complete NCAA certification exam annually
* Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures
* Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure
* Demonstrated ability in public speaking skills
* Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks for extended period of time
* Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize work
* Proactive attitude towards work and assignments
* Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student-athletes, professional representatives, fans, media, donors, University community
* Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
* Demonstrated knowledge of record keeping and adherence to schedule
* Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area
* Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate groups and individuals
* Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing)
* Demonstrated skills in management of intercollegiate soccer programs
* Demonstrated knowledge of effected areas of involvement
* Ability to make administrative / procedural decisions and judgments