Assistant Coach, Soccer

Tennessee Board of Regents; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Leave

14 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Retirement plans

Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Comp.

Educational benefits for employee and

State Employee Discount Program with 9

Job summary

Dyersburg State Community College seeks an assistant soccer coach to support the head coach of both men’s and women’s teams. The role involves supervising practices and games, coaching student- athletes, and helping promote academic success and community engagement.

The position requires an Associate Degree and coaching experience; CDL and preferred degrees are noted. It is a part-time, on-campus role with responsibilities in recruitment, camps, and campus events.

Qualifications

• Requires reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Associate degree required; coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Soccer Coach with supervising practices and games.
• Instruct student-athletes as directed by head coach.
• Encourage academic success and monitor study halls.
• Assist with transporting teams to games and tournaments.
• Oversee equipment inventory and field maintenance.
• Coordinate fundraising activities and assist with recruitment and retention.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

This regular, twelve-month, part-time (85%) position is responsible for assisting the Head Soccer Coach with organizing and coaching the men’s and women’s soccer teams, as well as assisting the college with student and community engagement opportunities.

Duties And Responsibilities

Assists with the supervision of practices and games.

Provides instruction to student-athletes as directed by the head soccer coach.

Actively encourages academic success and degree completion among student-athletes. Monitors study hall attendance and faculty progress reports for student-athletes.

Assist with transporting athletic teams to and from games and tournaments.

Assist with the supervision of team activities

Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance.

Assist with field maintenance and preparation.

Assists in coordinating fundraising activities following state and DSCC policies.

Participates in the annual athletic awards program.

Assist in maintaining program compliance with NJCAA and TCCAA eligibility criteria and reporting as requested by the head soccer coach and athletic director.

Assist with student-athlete recruitment and retention under the direction of the head soccer coach.

Plan and execute yearly summer youth soccer camps. Work with the college public relations department each spring to plan appropriate and timely promotion of the camps.

Duties

Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or head coach, designed to promote engagement in college student life and athletics, including but not limited to:

• Serve as a game day administrator for athletic games and events as defined by the TCCAA bylaws upon request.
• Oversee concessions at other athletic events.
• Assist with local shuttle of DSCC students to and from classes and activities.

Working Conditions

Restricted: Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Light lifting (less than 50 lbs), walking, pushing, and pulling on a regular basis. Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions. Frequency or severity is limited. Travel, including overnight travel, will be required to and from games, and for college or program activities.

Required Qualifications

Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Requirements Of Education And Experience

Associate Degree required.

One year of coaching experience, either as a high school coach or in intercollegiate athletics at the college level, is required.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in a high-need teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution is preferred. Preference is given to candidates with community college and NJCAA experience.

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) class C with P (passenger) endorsement.

Salary range: $34,995-$43,720

Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.