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Assistant Coach for Men's Soccer

Athletics

Canisius University invites interested and qualified persons to apply for the position of part time Assistant Coach for Men's Soccer. Canisius is a member of the Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach for Men's Soccer. This is a part-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct and evaluate well-prepared student-athletes.
• Organize and execute individual skill instruction for players.
• Schedule and coordinate conditioning drills and workouts in conjunction with assigned strength training coach.
• Assist with academic advisement, monitoring and development of student-athletes.
• Recruit qualified student athletes for Canisius University Men's soccer program.
• Develop scouting reports for opponents as assigned and evaluate game tape.
• Assist with team travel and recruiting trip arrangements.
• Assist with coordinating official and unofficial visits, written correspondence and telephone communications.
• Market and direct the Canisius University Men's soccer camps.
• Ensure the Men's soccer program is administered with constant commitment to compliance with all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Playing and/or coaching experience at the Division I level is preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is preferred.
• Experience in training goalkeepers a plus.
• Previous experience supervising, communicating with, and instructing student-athletes is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of student-athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with a positive driving record per the university's insurance provider (or upon moving to NYS obtain a NYS driver's license within NYS DMV residency guidelines after hire).

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the Office of Human Resources at .

To apply, go to Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your cover letter and resume with your application.

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $15,000.00 annually

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate's actual base pay will be based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.