The assistant coach supports the head coach for their assigned sport(s). In that support role, the assistant coach is responsible for helping to operate a program for student-athletes, who have differing abilities and skills, that pursues our complementary goals in Athletics of striving for athletic excellence and developing Christian character.
Primary Duties
1. Analyze performance and instruct athletes in skills, techniques and strategies in preparation for competition and during contests.
2. Adhere to and follow all rules and guidelines of Messiah University, Middle Atlantic Conference and the NCAA.
3. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Secondary Duties
1. Other duties as assigned
Education Required
BS/BA in appropriate field
Education Preferred
Masters degree
Experience Required
1 year coaching experience
Experience Preferred
1 year coaching experience in higher education, and playing experience
Skills, Characteristics Required
• Ability to coach, teach, and train student-athletes in skills and strategies specific to their sport
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of holistic education
• Ability to establish appropriate and effective mentoring relationships with student-athletes
• Ability to be a supportive team player within the department and the College
• Ability to communicate effectively
• A working knowledge of computer programs and systems.
Special Working Conditions
Expected to work weekends and evenings as needed
Driving Requirements
N/A
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
