Secondary Assistant Coach

Join our community and experience Emerson College! Under the direction of the Head Coach, the Secondary Assistant Coach will help in running an intercollegiate sports program at Emerson College. The Assistant Coach will be responsible for the recruitment and development of student-athletes, scouting teams, breaking down game film and assisting in the organization and facilitation of practice and games.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist the head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team training and match competition.
• Assist in monitoring and coordinating training and practice sessions.
• Ensure that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, assistance, and support to other assistant coaches on coaching training sessions and the techniques of individual players.
• Aid in coordinating and administering the overall program, as required.
• Represent Emerson College and the athletic department to various institutional programs and externally to the media, students, parents, and the general public.
• Assist with coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop players' technical ability and team tactical solutions.
• Analyze the performance of our team, individual players, and our opponents.
• Provide leadership and instruction to improve the team and the individual player.
• Mentor student-athletes to foster athletic, academic, emotional, and social growth
• Monitor the progress of prospective players during the application process.
• Assist in coordinating and organizing potential players' on-campus visits.
• Assist with the recruitment and retention student athletes.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 0 - 2 years of coaching experience at the post-secondary level, professional competitive experience or college playing experience required
• A valid driver's license required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of technical skills and tactical strategy and the ability to effectively teach them and communicate with players.
• Working knowledge of NCAA and NEWMAC rules and an understanding of the philosophy behind them.
• The coach must be self-directed, motivated and able to work independently and under pressure.
• Commitment to being a positive member of the Athletics Department, the College community and the ability to influence the athletes to do the same.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to concentrate for short and long periods of time

Work Environment

• Willingness to travel, work nights and weekends is a must.
• Warm up team on game day to play competitively.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is $17.95 - $20.55, hourly, commensurate with experience.

Grade of Position: 23-02NEScheduled Weekly Hours: 19.40

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.

Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.