Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Recruitment

Identify prospective student athletes and establish and maintain appropriate communication.

Conduct effective on-campus visits.

Demonstrate success with respect to qualified prospective student athletes.

Organization

Provide effective organization of program and management of time.

Perform a variety of coaching functions at all practices.

Organization and supervision for team travel.

Scouting of all future opponents and providing scouting reports to the team

Understand and conference, regional and NJCAA requirements in regard to meetings, statistics, rosters, schedules and awards.

Fundraising

Participates in departmental and individual sport fundraising activities/events for producing scholarship and/or team funding.

Advising

Academic Management of Student-Athletes (Class Scheduling and Grade Checks)

Assist with the admissions and financial aid advising process of team members.

Monitor academic progress and eligibility of all team members, providing intervention strategies and resources when necessary.

Assist with the orientation of student-athletes regarding expectations, college polices, code of ethics, sportsmanship code and local resources.

Assist with enforcement of college policies.

Public Relations

Establishes appropriate rapport with media including reporting scores and team statistics in a timely manner

Management of Program Social Media Accounts

Represents the department and Iowa Western to service clubs, media and alumni groups.

Works with entire athletic department on departmental projects and fundraising.

Assist with providing information needed to produce respective sports guide.

Works collaboratively with the college's radio and TV broadcasting programs.

Works collaboratively with the Reiver's Sports Media Coordinator in regards to sports promotions, events and social media.

Works collaboratively with the SID to update and maintain their respective sports webpage.

Administrative Responsibilities

Complies with the colleges, ICCAC's and NJCAA's rules and regulations.

Compiles and submits organized and accurate paperwork for eligibility.

Management of All Travel Functions in relation to the Men's Soccer Program

Coordinates team travel, accommodations, and meals.

Attends scheduled departmental meetings.

Assist with enforcement of medical and insurance procedures.

Attends coaches' meetings and ICCAC meetings as required.

Participates in clinics for professional improvement.

Works with and is supportive of other coaches and programs.