Assistant Coach Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of assistant coach. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for interpretations and education regarding all NCAA, Southland Conference and university rules to coaching staff members, student-athletes and parents, Athletic Department support staff, alumni and boosters, prospective student-athletes and parents, community and commercial groups, campus and University personnel, and all other inquiries and requests.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Krossover
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated experience coaching with a NCAA Division I track & field/cross country program and/or elite athletes and/or competing as an elite athlete is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing on-campus recruiting activities including but not limited to designing itineraries, setting up travel, coordinating meetings
• USSF “B” License and/or NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
• Administrative experience with an emphasis on camp logistics
• USSF B License
• Conveyable recruiting network

I would like to submit my application for the assistant coach opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for second level oversight for a high volume of temporary staff, student workers and volunteers in compliance with University, NCAA and Big 12 Conference regulations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to academic success and student-athlete well being
• NCAA coaching experience and/or collegiate softball playing experience
• Collegiate softball coaching experience in a successful program
• Experience with Dartfish
• Extensive knowledge of softball
• Fundamental understanding and knowledge of sport skills, teaching and training techniques, organizational skills, personnel management and staff development, financial planning, interpersonal skills, computer skills, and NCAA rules
• At least 2 seasons of experience playing college ice hockey and 1 season of experience coaching ice hockey

In response to your job posting for assistant coach, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for the NCAA, West Coast Conference, Golden Coast Conference, and MPSF with information as requested and support post-season tournaments and other events.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Possess certification as either a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa)
• Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish / English) language skills preferred
• Dedicated to self-improvement and personal development
• Focused on individual player development within a team process
• Passionate about soccer and Seattle Sounders FC
• Proven knowledge of the American soccer system
• Excellent computer and presentation skills – Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point especially
• Knowledge of marketing and business strategies applicable to fundraising and business development preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the assistant coach position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for interpretation regarding transfer questions in accordance with NCAA and Southland Conference rules.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• NCAA Division I or II playing or coaching experience highly preferred
• Competence using computer software and enterprise systems appropriate for the complexities of the role and its functions
• Experience developing, coordinating and managing collegiate clinics, camps and fundraising events preferred
• Previous Division I coaching experience preferred
• USSF “B” License and/or NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, or international equivalent
• Previous experience as a student-athlete or coach at the Division I level
• Demonstrated organizational and strong interpersonal skills
• Successful experience in coaching and training pitchers

I would like to submit my application for the assistant coach opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for daily monitoring and education of NCAA and conference rules.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Understanding of the NCAA bylaws, rules and regulations
• Public relations and fundraising experience
• Previous college football coaching and recruiting experience at Division I level are preferred
• Previous full-time coaching experience at the Division I level
• Displayed success in recruiting students that succeed at the conference/national level
• Experience fundraising
• Demonstrated evidence of collegiate soccer coaching experience
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting student-athletes