Assistant Coach Mens Soccer

ASSISTANT MEN’S SOCCER COACH
 

Bridgewater College, a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III, is seeking applications for the full-time position of Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach, to begin January 2023. This position reports to the Head Men’s Soccer Coach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:    

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the head coach in all facets of a Division III men’s soccer program
• Recruiting prospective student-athletes who fit the mission and culture of the program and the College
• Assist in organizing and coaching training sessions
• Developing detailed scouting reports, video analysis breakdowns, and working with GPS technology/data
• Assist with administrative duties, including budgeting, equipment inventory, community service, fundraising initiatives, etc.
• Assist with program marketing and branding on a multitude of platforms, including social media
• Providing mentoring and support for the student-athletes, particularly in regard to academics, player, and leadership development
• Complying with all NCAA, conference and college policies and regulations
• Secondary duties as assigned by athletic department

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Prior collegiate coaching experience and/or competitive collegiate playing experience required
• Goalkeeper experience and/or training preferred
• Basic competency in Microsoft Office applications is required
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the college’s auto insurance carrier

GENERAL INFORMATION:  Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as the first coeducational college in Virginia. Bridgewater offers bachelor’s degrees in approximately 60 majors and minors, along with four graduate programs, pre-professional programs such as medicine and law, and teacher licensure. The College is a member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, with 23 intercollegiate athletic teams. The vibrant residential campus is located in the town of Bridgewater, Virginia, near the city of Harrisonburg in the center of the Shenandoah Valley. An excellent school system, healthy business environment, numerous arts and cultural events, one of the state's lowest crime rates, and a variety of outdoor opportunities and historic attractions draw many to the region.

APPLY:  Please complete the online application at www.bridgewater.edu/careers and attach a cover letter, resume and include the names and contact information (email and mobile phone) for three references.  The cover letter should address the qualifications contained in the profile above.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Human Resources at humanresources@bridgewater.edu

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant community committed to supporting a diverse workforce and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation or any characteristic protected by law. 

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT: The Bridgewater College Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report summarizes policies on campus security and personal safety, crime prevention, fire safety, and crime reporting, and includes crime and fire statistics for the past three years:

Annual Security Report

To request a printed copy, please call 540-828-5761