Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy. Learn more at newhaven.edu.

The Assistant Coach, under the guidance of the Head Coach while using independent judgment and discretion, will instruct, educate, and train players on the rules, strategies, and techniques of the applicable sport and ensure that student-athletes understand, comply, and abide by the rules and regulations of the NCAA, the NEC Conference, and the University of New Haven.

You will:

• Assist the Head Coach in the instruction, development, recruiting, and administration of the program.
• Assist in the instruction and development of student-athletes through sport-specific skill training, strategy implementation, and preparation for competition.
• Support the planning and organization of practice sessions while evaluating student-athlete performance and implementing training strategies to improve individual and team performance.
• Motivate and support student-athletes while addressing team and individual matters in a professional and effective manner.
• Assist the Head Coach in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.
• Actively support recruiting efforts by maintaining databases, prospect evaluations and communication logs, and assisting with the coordination of recruiting activities.
• Collaborate with Strength and Conditioning staff in supporting the implementation and supervision of the team’s strength and conditioning program.
• Support program operations through travel logistics, equipment coordination, scheduling, budget tracking, and NCAA/compliance documentation and reporting.
• Assist with efforts to promote attendance and engagement at home contests through campus outreach and support of game-day initiatives.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

You need:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Previous playing and/or coaching experience in the sport preferred.
• Ability to instruct and demonstrate sport-specific skills, techniques, and strategies.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to successfully coach at the collegiate level.
• Strong leadership, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes while contributing positively to a team environment.

Whats in it for you:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.