Job Description
I. Basic Responsibilities A.Recruitment of student-athletes who are athletically and academically, compatible with the Troy mission. B.Organization and administration of aspects related to managing a Division I soccer program. Including but not limited to program administration, team budget, NCAA compliance, academics, etc. C.Provide student-athletes with holistic opportunities for athletic, academic, and professional development. II.Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. A.Recruitment of student-athletes who are athletically, academically, and spiritually compatible with the Troy mission 1.Recruit student-athletes who have the athletic ability to compete at the NCAA DI level. Evaluate prospect’s fundamental skills and athletic talent. 2.Personally interview each prospective student-athlete in order to evaluate character, personal motivation, work ethic, etc. B.Organization and administration of aspects related to managing a Division I soccer program. Including but not limited to program administration, team budget, NCAA compliance, academics, etc. 1. Be a good steward of financial resources and assist with remaining on budget. 2.Maintain understanding and compliance of NCAA, Sun Belt, and university rules, regulations, and policy. 3.Assist with scheduling and troubleshooting of academic and degree progress issues. C.Provide student-athletes with holistic opportunities for athletic, academic, and professional development. 1.Develop a comprehensive plan to ensure our student-athletes are able to compete at the highest Division I level. Including but not limited to strength and conditioning, position-specific instruction, game planning, etc. 2.Monitor academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility, APR, and graduation standards are being met. E.Other duties as assigned per the Head Coach and Associate Head Coach.
1.Extensive knowledge of the game of soccer and the ability to teach and motivate student-athletes to perform at the highest level with integrity and ethics.
2.Communication skills: ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of people
3.Organization skills: ability to handle the specific details of each event, budget, trip, meeting, etc.
4.Proper time management: ability to meet deadlines.
5. College playing experience or coaching experience preferred.
