The Auxiliary Coach plays a vital role in supporting the Head Coach and contributing to the success of the program, particularly focused on goal keep coaching. This position is at the heart of the team’s day-to-day operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly while upholding the highest standards of NCAA, Conference, and University guidelines. The Auxiliary Coach may also have the exciting opportunity to serve as the Recruiting Coordinator, helping shape the future of the team by attracting top talent. Additionally, this role may include mentoring and overseeing student managers, providing them with valuable leadership experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally, make a meaningful impact on a thriving program, and be part of a dynamic team.

• Assist with practice planning, scouting, team activities, and individual coaching.
• Support the recruitment of student-athletes under the direction of the head coach.
• Ensure player wellness and maintain a positive team culture, focusing on the well-being of student-athletes both on and off the field.
• Hire and manage team managers, as well as supervise assistant coaches when necessary.
• Input compliance information into ACS and keep all necessary documentation current.
• Organize and coordinate team travel arrangements.
• Promote academic success by encouraging discipline and accountability.
• Arrange tutoring services and communicate with faculty about missed classes.
• Send recruitment information to Admissions for all prospective student-athletes.
• Manage team schedules, including practices, games, classes, player development, and weight training.
• Serve as facility liaison, reserving fields and meeting rooms for team activities.
• Coordinate with training staff to align schedules for medical and rehabilitation needs.
• Facilitate equipment ordering and management in collaboration with the head coach.
• Conduct individual and small-group film sessions to support player development.
• Assist in organizing alumni events and fundraising efforts.
• Hold bi-weekly academic meetings with players to monitor progress.
• Monitor weekly class attendance and follow up as needed.
• May serve as Recruiting Coordinator at the direction of the head coach.
• Complete all other assignments as directed by the head coach.
• Be available for evening, weekend hours, and overnight travel as required.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students and colleagues in a context of a Christian University, integrating your Christian faith into your role and responsibilities
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations, and support the ideals and practices articulated in "The Fresno Pacific Idea”
• Uphold and advance Fresno Pacific University’s commitment to Christ-centered higher education, holistic student development, and serving diverse communities.
• Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate
• Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others
• Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset 
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Familiar with NCAA rules and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Valid driver's license

Preferred: 

• Degree educated
• Previous coaching experience

Environmental Conditions:

• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.
• Indoor and outdoor work environments.
• Perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: stand, sit, kneel, stoop, reach, lift, grasp, see (near and far).
• Based on the main campus of Fresno Pacific University.
• Some computer use may be required.

Physical Demands:

• Candidates must be physically and mentally capable of performing the essential duties of the position without posing a risk to themselves or others.
• Ability to lift moderate-to-heavy loads (up to 50 pounds), such as goalkeeper equipment and training gear.
• Ability to stand, walk, run, jump, bend, kneel, and reach during on-field coaching and training sessions.
• Physical dexterity to demonstrate techniques and maneuvers, as well as operate training equipment.
• Visual acuity and depth perception for monitoring player movements, tracking balls, and analyzing game footage.
• Ability to communicate effectively with athletes, staff, and community members both in-person and over the phone.
• Ability to observe and analyze player performance through both visual (field and video) and verbal cues.
• Must be able to read and interpret training plans, performance reports, and related documents.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

$16.50 to $20.00 per hour is the annual starting wage for this role and reflects what Fresno Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, FPU offers a competitive benefits package.

Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU’s Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu.  As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University’s governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.