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Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Assistant Mens Soccer Coach

Grand Canyon Education, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Responsibilities Player Development/Coaching

Provide coaching in both team and individual settings to improve sport‑specific skills.

Participate in the creation of practice plans, assist game preparation, advise on game strategy, and provide direct coaching and assistance during games.

Run practice in the absence of the Head Coach.

Research and identify the latest trends and techniques in coaching and playing.

Recruiting

Research, evaluate, contact, and recruit players of high character, scholarship, and athletic ability to compete for the designated sport program.

Market the designated sports program to prospective recruits, community members, and club members both domestically and internationally.

Travel extensively to evaluate talent and market the GCU designated sports program to potential recruits.

Operations

Assist the head coach with competition scheduling.

Assist the head coach in the planning, marketing and operation of sports camps.

Ensures all aspects of the designated sports program complies with University standards and conference and national affiliation rules and regulations; identifies potential risk and helps in establishing criteria and plans for correction.

Promotes good sportsmanship behavior and enforces discipline, establishes and oversees penalties for breach of standards by members of the team.

Participate actively in promotion of GCU athletics and campus events.

Other duties as assigned by the head coach, athletic director/athletic director designee.

May perform duties which require irregular hours, out of town and/or overnight travel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

At least three years of intercollegiate and/or elite level sport specific coaching and/or playing and training experience.

Knowledge and understanding of Division 1 sport specific program and NCAA rules.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

CPR, First Aid and Coaches' Safety Training certifications required.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Must be able to lawfully accept employment in the U.S.

Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus Points

Master's Degree.

Experience coaching in NCAA Division I.

AED certification.

Benefits

Exceptional workplace benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 401 K savings plan.

Generous time‑off plan and 11 paid holidays.

Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.

Free covered parking.

Full‑time employees, their spouses and dependent children receive a Education Tuition Discount Program.

Free on‑site gyms on campus.

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