Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Coach is responsible to assist with the management of a competitive NCAA Division I athletic program. This position assists with conditioning, practices, recruiting, travel arrangements, and student managers.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBITIES
Assists head coach in running team practices; assists in teaching offensive and defensive concepts; oversees drills; provides group and one-on-one instruction; assists in player development; remains informed on student athlete's academic progress
Performs recruiting related activities: contacts high school players through written or verbal means of communication; travels to various high schools to scout games; assesses the skills and abilities of potential student athletes; views and assesses high school game films, and provides feedback to head coach
Makes travel arrangements for the team and coaching staff for games played at other institutions; schedules departure and arrival times; makes reservations for hotel accommodations; provides information to visiting coaches
Oversees the activity of student managers; ensures assigned duties are completed
Assists in overseeing the conditioning and weight training program; ensures student athletes' progress and adherence to the activities which comprise the program
Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of a specific sport's concepts/strategies and NCAA rules and regulations
Knowledge of physical conditioning techniques and weight training
Knowledge of basic statistics
Recruiting skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal/human relations skills
Organizational/planning skills
Leadership and motivational skills
Ability to assess athletic talent
Ability to serve as a positive role model
MINMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree
Two years of playing/coaching experience on the high school, collegiate, or professional level
Function
CoachesScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Two years of playing or coaching experience (high school, collegiate, or professional)
- Knowledge of sport concepts/strategies and NCAA rules and regulations
- Knowledge of physical conditioning techniques and weight training
- Knowledge of basic statistics
- Recruiting skills (scouting, contacting prospects, evaluating film)
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal and human relations skills
- Organizational and planning skills
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Ability to assess athletic talent
- Ability to serve as a positive role model
What We Do
Saint Louis University is a top-ranked R1 research institution that offers a wide range of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, with a focus on mission-driven education and research.
