The Assistant Coach – Casual is responsible for assisting the coaching staff in coaching/mentoring student-athletes technically and tactically on the field/court/etc., as well as, guiding them through academic achievement and personal development. The assistant coach (casual) is also responsible for helping with recruiting and retaining student-athletes and the day-to-day practice regimen. The Assistant Coach reports to Head Coach of the sport assigned and/or other designated coach. This is a stipend position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Coaching/mentoring:
- Assists the head coach to communicate goals, expectations, and accountability to help maintain high standard of performance, ethics, and sportsmanship on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
- Create a relationship built on the sincere interest in each student-athletes’ academic, athletic, and personal pursuits.
- Collaborate with other college staff when/if necessary.
- Assists with the process to plan, organize and facilitate individual and team training and competition.
- Study and implement strategy and skills needed to prepare for competition.
- Learn, know, and abide by official rules and regulations.
- Lead in a way that positively reflects the mission and vision of the institution.
- Adhere to rules, guidelines and principles set forth by the applicable division/conference.
- Assists the head coach and staff to plan, communicate, create, and model the same expectations as the head coach.
Recruiting:
- Assist in developing a strategic plan to identify and evaluate talent that would be a good fit for Walsh University.
- Create relationships with prospective student-athletes, their families, clubs, and high school coaches.
- Assist in building and maintaining prospect databases through recruiting events and camps/clinics.
- Organize and work collaboratively with admissions to bring quality student-athletes on campus in partnership with the coaching staff.
- Reach/Manage enrollment numbers as assigned.
Other duties:
- Establish and maintain an alumni relationship.
- Be creative and willing to fundraise to support operating budget.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred/encouraged.
Work Experience:
At least 1-3 year’s coaching experience at the collegiate level or other significant experience relative to coaching and/or the administration of an intercollegiate athletics program.
Skills and abilities:
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
- First Aid, CPR, AED certification required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Ability to work collaboratively with game day operations, possibility lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, in the outdoors/elements for 3+ hours.
- Ability to think critically and problem solve
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.
About Walsh University
Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.
