Iona College seeks two candidates for positions of Women's Soccer Assistant Coach to assist:

• In developing, promoting and supervising all facets of the College’s Women’s Soccer program
• The head coach on overseeing the academic excellence of all student athletes that are involved with the program 
• In recruiting quality student athletes for the future of the women’s soccer program

One of the two Assistant Coaches will perform the duties of goalkeeper coach and assist with administrative duties on a daily basis, while the second Assistant Coach will focus on field coaching.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all relevant institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations are followed including, but not limited to: player eligibility, recruiting, financial student aid, scheduling and academic progress
• Recruit quality athletes capable of pursuing the baccalaureate degree in accordance with the rules and regulations of the governing bodies and in such a manner that reflects the best interests of the program and the university
• Participate in annual continuing education pertaining to NCAA rules
• Relate in a positive and effective manner with officials, opponents’ coaching staff, high school coaches, club coaches, parents, media and the public
• Demonstrate sincere interest and provide strong leadership in the personal, athletics, and academic development of student athletes.
• Provide information relating to the accomplishments and endeavors of the team and individual team members to the Associate Athletics Director of Sports Information
• Assist the Head Soccer Coach in preparing eligibility documentation for submittal to the Associate Athletics Director – Compliance
• Assist the Head Soccer coach in all fundraising activities for the soccer program, keeping in mind the goal set forth by the Athletics Director for the program
• Assist Head Coach in all fundraising/community service efforts that may enhance the experience and development of the student-athletes
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by the Head Soccer Coach within parameters set forth by the Head Coach, Iona College Department of Athletics, and the NCAA

Required Skills Required Experience

• Must be 18 years or older

• Ability to lift to 45 pounds

• Competent with basic math, comfortable using computers, calculators and 10-keys

• Has a passion to continuously learn about dogs, cats and small animals

• Instinctively gracious: genuinely enjoys making others feel welcome

• Highly accountable: follows through on commitments

• Has integrity: says and does what she or he believes to be right

• Has good judgment: makes rational, ethical decisions aimed toward long-term goals and outcomes

• A self-starter, but happy to take direction and learn from others

• A team player: contributes to the happiness and effectiveness of co-workers

• Has the flexibility to adapt to a work schedule that reflects the needs of customers, coworkers and Mud Bay

• Interested in building a career with Mud Bay