Assistant Coach- Women’s Soccer

Kansas City Kansas Community College; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in developing student athletes in women's soccer. This role involves recruiting talented players, monitoring their academic progress, and planning effective coaching sessions. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for fostering a positive team environment. Join a dynamic athletics department that values diversity and inclusion, and help shape the future of student athletes while enjoying the excitement of collegiate sports.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a soccer coach or intercollegiate player.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and evaluate prospective student athletes for the soccer team.
• Plan coaching sessions and manage team travel and logistics.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Communication Skills

Recruiting Skills

Team Management

Knowledge of Sport Rules

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Active Listening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or Higher

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Assistant Coach

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 13C
Compensation: $37,248 - $51,216. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
Employee category: Staff
Department: Athletics
Reports to: Head Coach- Women's Soccer
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: SA015FTEATC
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY
The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach by coaching student athletes, recruiting, monitoring student athlete academic progress, scheduling, managing travel and scholarships and overseeing the discipline, conduct, and image of the student athletes.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for recruiting quality prospective student athletes. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluating past performance, making contact, following up on prospective athletes, the timely submission of their academic records for admissions, and assisting with the designation and compliance of scholarship offers to prospective student athletes.
• Responsible for the monitoring of academic progress and status of team members, study hall coordination and compliance, and implementing action plans through appropriate college staff as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the head coach, plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, coordination of line-ups, game strategies, practice itinerary and individual workouts, and managing a designated skill development area of group of positions.
• Develop and recommend game strategy and position assignments to the head coach.
• Monitor the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and supplies, including accountability for expense control and administration of the sport’s budget.
• Responsible for the direction and planning of team travel in collaboration with college administrative staff.
• Responsible for the promotion of the Department of Athletics and the Women’s Soccer team through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing.
• Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes according to College, Department of Athletics, and team policies and procedures.
• Monitor the conditioning and training of student-athletes in collaboration with the Athletic Training staff.
• Maintain and update the Women’s Soccer team social media accounts and calendar.
• In collaboration with the Athletics Facilities and Operation Coordinator, oversee the set-up and tear down of equipment for home games and events.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Director of Athletics aligned with College priorities and goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of sport rules and the ability to teach critical skills, regulations and competitive strategies and training techniques.
• Ability to objectively evaluate physical skills in the areas of physical potential and mental capability for intercollegiate athletics.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the role of intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrates core practice skills such as active listening, open-ended questions, summarizing, and reframing.
• Creates a welcoming and trusting environment that engages students, placing the student's unique experiences at the center of the work.
• Fosters agency through developmental advising practices that encourage self-efficacy, self-determination, self-advocacy, and accountability.
• The capacity to represent the College at local agencies/organizations activities and group meetings.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practices that promote social justice and equity.
• High energy, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and establish credibility with all levels of the organization's students, faculty, and staff.
• Detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Ability to manage several projects with multiple deadlines simultaneously.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a soccer coach OR at least two (2) years’ experience as an intercollegiate soccer player.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or higher.
• Experience coaching soccer at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting intercollegiate soccer players.
• Experience working within a community or two-year college setting.
• Experience within a higher education institution working with a student population with a highly diverse, first-generation, and financially fragile population.
• Multilingual writing and speaking proficiency.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical ability to train athletes.

WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hours to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution