Associate Head Coach, Men's Soccer

Gardner-Webb University is seeking as Associate Head Coach for the Men's Soccer Team. About the position This position will lead student-athletes in their academic, physical and leadership development and promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program in a manner that advances the brand of Gardner Webb University. 

Qualifications:

• Proficient in the technical and tactical knowledge of soccer
• Capability to instruct student-athletes and increase their athletic performance
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technological skills
• Organized
• Growth Mindset
• Detail oriented
• Experience with player recruitment
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Responsibilities:

Gardner-Webb University is seeking as Associate Head Coach for the Men's Soccer Team. About the position This position will lead student-athletes in their academic, physical and leadership development and promote the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program in a manner that advances the brand of Gardner Webb University. 

Qualifications:

• Proficient in the technical and tactical knowledge of soccer
• Capability to instruct student-athletes and increase their athletic performance
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technological skills
• Organized
• Growth Mindset
• Detail oriented
• Experience with player recruitment
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Responsibilities:

• Instructs student-athletes, improving skill, sport performance and leadership
• Assists Head Coach in coaching student-athletes • Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; assists in monitoring the academic progress and eligibility status of student-athletes
• Manage the evaluation and recruitment of prospective student-athletes
• Monitors the conditioning and training of student-athletes
• Participates in analysis of past performance, opponent's performance, designing game plans/strategies, etc.
• Assist with program operations, including team travel, team meals, procurement and inventory of team equipment and apparel
• Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students' parents, faculty, co-workers and managers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Collegiate or Professional playing experience strongly preferred
• Proficient in the technical and tactical knowledge of soccer
• Capability to instruct student-athletes and increase their athletic performance
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technological skills
• Organized
• Growth Mindset
• Detail oriented
• Experience with player recruitment
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission. 

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes. 

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