Assistant Coach, Mens Soccer (Part-Time)

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Assistant Coach is the individual charged with assisting in the same duties and responsibilities as the head coach. He or she is responsible for assisting in planning, programming, directing, supervising and implementing the duties and functions of the individual sports program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for attending staff meetings planned by the Head Coach.
• Assists in scouting opponents and recruiting new students as assigned.
• Aids in the execution and completion of necessary forms and other related work involved in the sport.
• Assists in the overall operating and planning of practice and game competition.
• Interacts with students, co-workers, visitors, and other individuals consistent with the values of Jefferson.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES needed in addition to Essential Functions:

• Exhibits a sense of loyalty to the Head Coach and the Athletic program. The Assistant Coach at all times must curtail some of his or her own thoughts regarding team strategy, policy, etc. to comply with the overall philosophy of the Head Coach.
• Assumes other duties assigned by the Head Coach pertaining to the overall athletic program of the particular sport. Some such duties might be: conducting portions of practice drills, managing equipment, working with managers, public relations, keeping statistics, etc.
• Responsible for (in the absence of the Head Coach) assuming the responsibilities of the Head Coach.
• Supports the Head Coach in conducting the individual activities of his/her respective sport.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Completion of the NCAA Division II coaching certification test

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:

• Valid Driver's License required

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

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