Asst. Women's Soccer Coach

St. John’s, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Department

Athletics

Specific Job Title:  

Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

Reports To

Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Campus: 

Queens

Job Summary

The person in this position will be assisting the Head Women’s Soccer Coach in running a successful Division 1, Big East Conference, Women’s Soccer Program.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate and recruit suitable student athletes that will be able to flourish in the St. John’s University Women’s Soccer Program.
• Coach and mentor our student athletes on a year-round basis.
• Help with game preparation which includes scouting report presentation of Fall and Spring opponents.
• Assist with the training of our Program’s Leadership Committee.
• Help our Associate Head Coach with team travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with student athletes, program staff, and the rest of the University.
• Flexibility to be able to recruit both domestically and internationally.
• Some knowledge of goalkeeping coaching is preferred.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position would supervise our Student Manager.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and on the soccer field.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand and perform duties on the soccer field including but not limited to running, skills work, passing, shooting. Specific vision abilities required by the employee include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, etc.

Environmental Conditions

The Women’s Soccer Office is in the Coaches Annex in Carnesecca Arena. As a result, the employee must be able to walk down steps to get to their office. This position operates in a professional office environment and is expected to represent the university on the road when traveling and at functional events.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work, especially during the championship season.

Travel

Travel is required as assigned by the Head Coach. Applicant should expect a high frequency of travel during the championships season and recruitment periods.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver’s license
• Background check required
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Working knowledge of soccer video-editing software.
• Extensive background in coaching high-level female soccer players.
• Soccer coaching licenses/credentials
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary for this position is $62,400. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time.

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

 

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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