Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003308)

The Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach will be responsible for assisting in all facets of the planning and organization of a highly competitive Division I program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions 

The Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach supports all aspects of the program by helping create and maintain a high-performance environment centered on elite standards, accountability, and player development. This role requires a person of high personal character and strong work ethic who can operate effectively under pressure while contributing positively to team culture and daily operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with execution of training sessions.

• Supporting individual and team player development.  

• Contribute to player identification and recruitment efforts. 

• Video analysis:  training, match, and opponent video analysis to support performance improvement and game preparation.

• The role also assists with team logistics & operations.  Including scheduling, travel coordination, equipment management, and other administrative responsibilities necessary to maintain a high-performance environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, competitive, collaborative, and committed to helping student-athletes or players reach their highest potential while upholding the values and standards of the program.

Physical Effort 

Instructing and demonstrating physical skills while coaching; extensive travel via car, air and bus. Must stand for long periods of time at practices and games. May participate in drills or practices. May have to lift or transport equipment.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.