Women's Soccer Assistant Coach

Job Classification: Athletic Professional

Posting Close Date: June 4, 2023

Start Date: As soon as Possible

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the Women’s Soccer program, as well as other duties as assigned by BYU’s Athletic Administration.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. On the cusp of Big 12 Conference entry, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment. We want someone who can bring their own unique and diverse lived experiences to help develop and enhance the sense of belonging for all within BYU Athletics as we strive to work together as one team.

What You’d Be Responsible For

Player Development/Catering:

• Research and identify the latest trends and techniques in coaching and performing in soccer.
• Under the direction of the head coach, provide coaching in both a team and individual setting to improve soccer skills.
• Participate in the creation of practice plans, teach private lessons, assist in game preparation, advise on game strategy, and provide direct coaching and assistance during games.
• Run practice in the absence of the head coach.

Recruiting

• Under the direction of the head coach, research, evaluate, and contact and recruit women of high character, scholarship, and athletic ability to compete for the BYU soccer program.
• Market the soccer program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally.
• Travel extensively to evaluate talent and market the BYU Soccer program to potential recruits.

Operations

• Assist the head coach with competition scheduling.
• Assist the head coach in the planning, marketing and operation of sports camps.
• Assist the head coach in alumni/donor relationships through managing donor events, researching and finding potential donors and cultivating relationships with current donors to encourage additional donations.

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree and Division I college or pro level soccer coaching or training experience.

Must have minimum required degree by start date.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer. All employees are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.