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Job Description
CLASSIFICATION: Assistant Coach
DEPARTMENT: Athletics and Recreation
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, 10 Months
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Head Coach and Athletic Director as appropriate.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Student athletes as appropriate.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Part-time Assistant Coach is responsible to support the efforts in conducting a representative program in the sport. The part-time assistant coach also is responsible for developing and implementing programs and strategies to attract quality student-athletes to the University consistent with the policies and regulations governing NCAA Division III institutions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Head Coach with practice organization, game planning, and game day coaching.
- Assist Head Coach with all phases of recruiting: identifying and attracting prospects to Moravian University, evaluating prospects through video and in-person evaluations,
- Assist with aiding in the development of student-athletes by advising, educating, and motivating.
- Help Head Coach with team building and character development of student-athletes.
- Assist with administrative duties including: academic supervision of team members, travel arrangements for away games, recruiting data and other duties as assigned.
- Help lead Head Coach with other coaching, recruiting and/or administrative responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the head coach.
- Performs other duties and special projects that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: A Bachelor's degree and related professional experience, or a combination of experiences leading to similar qualification, required.
- Experience: Coaching at the intercollegiate level preferred; related coaching experience in other areas/levels considered (directly related personal experience or college courses may be substituted equally for up to one year’s experience); or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to deal with all constituencies within and outside of the University community including but not limited to students, parents, staff, and faculty.
- Goalkeeping coaching and/or playing experience preferred
- Experience with social media content creation, canva, graphics, and video editing preferred
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Forms, Calendar) preferred
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to the online application by clicking “Apply Now”. Please attach documents as a PDF file.
Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa for this position.
About Us
Moravian University’s mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
As part of Moravian University’s institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations, which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University’s Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.
Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University*
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.
We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at [email protected] or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
*Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.
Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.
Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply.
