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Performs complex personal life coaching, resource identification and referral, professional ... AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world ...

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Build meaningful relationships with recruits, families, high school coaches, and AAU programs. * Coordinate on-campus visits and assist with travel, logistics, and recruiting presentations. Student ...

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What challenges do AAU coaches face and how can they be managed?

AAU coaches often navigate challenges such as balancing competitive play with player development, maintaining clear communication with parents, and managing diverse skill levels within the team. The travel and tournament schedule can be demanding, requiring strong organizational skills and flexibility. Successful coaches address these issues by setting clear expectations, fostering team cohesion, and prioritizing individual growth alongside team success. Building positive relationships with players, families, and fellow coaches also helps create a supportive environment.

What is an AAU coach?

AAU coaches are individuals who train and mentor youth athletes participating in Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) sports teams, most commonly in basketball. They are responsible for developing players’ skills, organizing practices, coaching games, and often helping with college recruiting exposure. AAU coaches play a crucial role in guiding young athletes both on and off the court, fostering teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an AAU coach?

To thrive as an AAU Coach, you need a deep understanding of basketball fundamentals, coaching strategies, and youth athlete development, often supported by prior playing or coaching experience and relevant coaching certifications. Familiarity with video analysis tools, practice planning software, and league management systems is typically expected. Leadership, motivational skills, and effective communication are crucial for guiding young athletes and fostering team cohesion. These skills and qualities are essential for developing players' abilities, ensuring positive experiences, and achieving team success in a competitive environment.

What is the difference between Aau Coach vs Youth Sports Coach?

AspectAau CoachYouth Sports Coach
CertificationsTypically requires coaching certifications, CPR, and first aidOften requires similar certifications, depending on sport and organization
Work EnvironmentPractices, games, tournaments for amateur athletes, often in community or school settingsSimilar settings, including schools, community centers, and sports clubs
Employer & Industry UsageOrganized amateur sports leagues, clubs, and associationsSchools, community programs, sports clubs

Both Aau Coaches and Youth Sports Coaches work with young athletes in community and school environments, often requiring similar certifications. The main difference lies in the specific leagues or organizations they serve, with Aau Coaches typically involved in organized amateur tournaments and competitions, while Youth Sports Coaches focus on general youth sports development and team management.

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What states have the most Aau Coach jobs? States with the most job openings for Aau Coach jobs include:
Infographic showing various Aau Coach job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Full Time, 53% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
Department
MNC
Job Description
Title: Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Head Men's Soccer Coach
Category: Full-time, 12-month
Summary/Objective
Reporting to the Head Men's Soccer Coach, the Assistant Men's Soccer Coach is responsible for assisting the head coach in meeting the goals of guiding and building an elite-level NCAA Division II program. This requires the promotion of academic achievement and character of the student-athlete, fans, and the overall College community. The Assistant Men's Soccer Coach will be responsible for the implementation and coaching of a full developmental team, individual player development, recruiting coordination for the entire program, game day preparation, opponent scouting, academic monitoring, and on-field coaching during practices. A focus on recruitment and retention of student-athletes, game preparation, generation of net tuition revenue, and meticulous budget management are essential for this position. The Assistant Men's Soccer Coach must abide by NCAA, Conference Carolinas, and Title IX regulations.
Essential Functions
  • Assist the Head Coach in the day-to-day operations which includes preparation, organization and implementation of effective practice schedules, off-season programs and in-game coaching
  • Evaluation and recruitment of elite prospective student-athletes
  • Game preparation
  • Training and development all student-athletes with a focus on goalkeeping
  • Monitoring student-athletes' academic progress and growth as a person
  • Ability to participate and lead in practice and drills
  • Individual workouts, conditioning, and strength training with players
  • Direction, instruction and assistance with summer soccer camps
  • Game film study and preparation
  • Game day meal planning and organization
  • Travel coordination for away competitions
  • Investment in lives and growth of student-athletes
  • Assisting head coach in all phases of student-athlete mentoring and evaluation
  • Serve as head coach of the developmental team
  • Conduct developmental team workouts and practices on a consistent basis
  • Schedule all games and arrange all travel for developmental team
  • Other administrative duties as assigned.

Competencies
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently
  • Must be able to work as a member of a team
  • Detailed-oriented
  • Goal-oriented
  • Must be able to build relationships with prospective student-athletes and families, high school and AAU coaches, community college coaches, faculty and staff, community members, and external vendors
  • Excellent communication and follow-up skills
  • Must demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Ability to maintain confidential information and files

Supervisory Responsibility
This position will not directly supervise staff, but it will have responsibility for such when it comes to student assistants and/or managers.
Work Environment
Normal office environment in addition to non-traditional environment that includes gymnasiums, weight room, and locker room. Coach can be outside for team activities and extra skill sessions.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position that will require evening and weekend work. Days and hours of work will vary. Monday through Friday hours can be 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Frequent evening and weekend work is required for recruitment and game competitions.
Travel
Travel may be required, including accompanying the team to both home and away competitions and participating in recruiting activities as part of coaching responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Previous coaching experience at the high school or college level.
  • Excellent written and oral communication, well-developed presentation skills, and outstanding customer and quality service skills.
  • Competency with Microsoft Office applications and social media marketing platforms.
  • Ability to build relationships with student-athletes and families.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education and Experience
  • Master's degree in a related field
  • Experience with Slate or another CRM
  • Certifications: CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Additional Eligibility QualificationsPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands
Physical DemandsThe employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S106P
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
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