Position Summary: The Goalkeeping Coach is responsible for all aspects of training and coaching Student Athletes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepares and implements a Soccer training program for all Student Athletes
• Lead Professional Goalkeeping Development Program for all other coaches
• College Placement Liaison for assigned team and assist the Director of Goalkeeping in all Goalkeepers college placement
• Implementation of Goalkeeping clinics domestically and Internationally as assigned by Director
• Assess the performance and skill development of each Student Athlete and partners with the appropriate department, including Academics and APD, for their continued development
• Help with the psychological preparation of the Student Athlete in both pre-match and post-match
• Develop motivational approach to practice and matches
• Work to develop comprehensive knowledge of Soccer in decision-making, handling authority and setting and meeting objectives
• Interacts with the Student Athlete as an educator of the sport and mentor
• Partners with the Student Athlete’s parent/guardian regarding their overall development.
• Skilled and proficient in all training techniques
• Effectively communicates to Student Athletes
• Assures proper safety is maintained
• Assists in college placement of the Student Athlete
• Travel to tournaments as needed
• Assists in the recruiting of prospective Student Athletes
• Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience coaching at the college and/or club level
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports management, business administration or a similar sports or business related field or the equivalent
• “A” License
• Skills in training and instructing Soccer
• Strong commitment to Student Athletes
• Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual
• CPR Certification
• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive for tournaments, games, travel

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required

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