Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

The Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach is a full-time position responsible for the recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes. The position is responsible for assisting the Head Men’s Soccer Coach in the the day-to-day operations of the men’s soccer program including coaching, recruiting, practice planning and preparation, competition scheduling, fundraising, budgetary management, strength & conditioning, academic monitoring, and other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Head Men’s Soccer coach.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

• Assists the head coach in managing all aspects of the team including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing and scheduling.
• Evaluates and recruits qualified student-athletes.
• Monitors class schedules, grades and student-athlete academic progress.
• Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
• Ensures that student athletes follow a standard of conduct that aligns with the core values of the College.
• Responsible for student-athlete retention.
• Responsible for marketing and promoting the athletic program.
• Assists in summer camp planning and implementation.
• Assists the administration with alumni relations.
• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the College, SLIAC and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.
• Works cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, attends department meetings and activities, and always represents the College positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and club coaches, media and public.
• Completes other assigned administrative duties in a timely manner.
• Engages in regular consultation with athletic training and other sport department personnel to maximize the safety and wellness of student-athletes and demonstrates concern for the overall welfare of students at all times.
• Game management in other sports is required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:    

Education:  Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Experience:  Three years of demonstrated successful coaching experience at the high school or college level. Commitment to attend all scheduled practices and games.  Collegiate coaching is preferred. Experience working with diverse populations. Experience contributing to campus diversity efforts.

Skills: 

• Ability to recruit, coach and teach highly talented student-athletes.
• Ability to adhere to all policies, rules and regulations of the College, SLIAC and the NCAA.
• Ability to hire and supervise qualified assistants and student workers.
• Ability to market and promote.
• A proven record in following directives and being responsible for tasks which have been assigned
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment as needed.
• Ability to attend seminars, meetings and other professional development opportunities at or away from the College.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
• Knowledge of management methods and ability to provide administrative guidance within area of responsibility and provide direct training and supervision as needed.
• Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within financial constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively - orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
• Ability to represent the department and College in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

Computer, electronic scoreboards, fax machine, telephone, video equipment and specific sports related practice machinery.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; run; jump; stretch; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb stairs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation. Travel is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position involves inside work on the volleyball court in coaching and training situations with student athletes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities.