Graduate Assistant - Women's Soccer Coach

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Abilene, Texastime type:
Part time posted on:
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JR100377
** This is an unpaid Graduate Assistantship position and will include a living stipend.
** Responsible to the Head Coach and Vice President for Athletics to promote, enhance,  and oversee the women’s soccer program while maintaining compliance with all ACU, WAC,  and NCAA Division I rules and regulations. Promote and support the university's mission and  vision within their sport's program, coaching staff, and student-athletes. Responsible for the  oversight of the academic, athletic, and spiritual development of student-athletes.

I. Basic Responsibilities  

A. Recruitment of student-athletes who are athletically, academically, and spiritually  compatible with the ACU mission.  

B. Organization and administration of aspects related to managing a Division I soccer  program. Including but not limited to program administration, team budget, NCAA  compliance, academics, etc.  

C. Provide student-athletes with holistic opportunities for athletic, academic, professional  and spiritual development.  

D. Assist in fundraising and alumni relations.  

E. Monitor technology devices and video services.  

F. Other duties as assigned per the Head Coach and the Vice President for Athletics.

II. Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable  accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

A. Recruitment of student-athletes who are athletically, academically, and spiritually  compatible with the ACU mission  
1. Recruit student-athletes who have the athletic ability to compete at the NCAA DI  level. Evaluate prospect’s fundamental skills and athletic talent.  
2. Personally interview each prospective student-athlete in order to evaluate  character, personal motivation, work ethic, etc. Prospects must have morals  compatible with ACU’s mission. Interview coaches, family members, and friends  of prospective student-athletes.
3. Evaluate academic success of prospective student-athletes by reviewing grades  and national test scores.

B. Organization and administration of aspects related to managing a Division I soccer  program. Including but not limited to program administration, team budget, NCAA  compliance, academics, etc.  1. Be a good steward of financial resources and assist with remaining on budget.  
2. Maintain understanding and compliance of NCAA, WAC, and university rules,  regulations, and policy.  
3. Assist with scheduling and troubleshooting of academic and degree progress  issues.

C. Provide student-athletes with holistic opportunities for athletic, academic, professional,  and spiritual development.  
1. Develop a comprehensive plan to ensure our student-athletes are able to compete  at the highest Division I level. Including but not limited to strength and  conditioning, position-specific instruction, game planning, etc.  2. Monitor academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility, APR, and  graduation standards are being met.  3. Encourage open communication between student-athletes and coaches. Provide  many opportunities for spiritual growth, i.e. devotionals, mentoring program,  application of biblical principles in midst of competition (life principles).

D. Assist in fundraising and alumni relations.  
1. Help identify individuals interested in soccer and/or have a relationship with the  coach and a willingness to provide funds for the program.  
2. Establish relationships with key donors and maintain contact with donors through  regular updates and information about the program.  
3. Responsible for promoting ACU Athletics and soccer program via media relations  requests, i.e. broadcasting coaches shows, interviews, and public relations  opportunities.

E. Other duties as assigned per the Head Coach and the Vice President for Athletics.

III. Professional Development Requirements:  

A. Skills  
1. Extensive knowledge of the game of soccer and the ability to teach and motivate  student-athletes to perform at the highest level with integrity and…