Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

The Assistant Women's Soccer Coach will report to the Head Soccer Coach and will assist the Head Coach in all aspects of operating a successful college level soccer program. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Scouting and Recruiting of Prospective Student-Athletes
  • Assists in identifying prospective student-athletes capable of succeeding academically, spiritually, and athletically at Ohio Christian University.
  • Provides Head Coach with information to update the OCU Athletics Recruiting and Compliance Report on a weekly basis.
  • Assists the Head Coach in maintaining a database of prospects including updated records of contacts.
  • Assists in the subsequent active recruitment of those identified student-athletes.
• Student-Athlete Skill Instruction; Team and Game Preparation
  • Assists in teaching all basic and advanced skills required in the sport of soccer during individual skill sessions, team practices, and conditioning sessions.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of sound and safe practice plans that successfully prepare the student-athletes with the fundamentals of the sport of soccer.
  • Assists in developing a comprehensive and strategic game plan for each scheduled contest throughout the season. This includes, but is not limited to, the evaluation of upcoming opponents by breaking down game tapes, preparing a scouting report for the student-athletes and recommending to the Head Coach adjustments to the game plan during contests.
  • Assists with the organization and coordination of a wide variety of administrative tasks which include, but not limited to, team travel, contest scheduling, budget preparation and administration, facility usage, public relations, marketing, fundraising, community service and other daily operations for the program.
  • The Assistant Coach will be responsible for knowledge of, and adherence to, NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to recruiting, eligibility, and general operation of the soccer program.
• Administrative Responsibilities
• NCAA Rules Compliance

Position requirements: A solid working knowledge of the game of soccer. 3-4 years of playing experience at the college level. A coaching license from the USSF or NSCAA would be preferred. The selected candidate must successfully pass all University requirements for employment.