Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

Coker University; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina is seeking a Head Men's Soccer Assistant Coach. This is a 12-month position requiring assistance in planning and supervising all men's soccer practices, recruiting student-athletes, and monitoring their academic progress. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, NCAA experience, and strong leadership abilities.

The position offers an opportunity to foster team culture, work collaboratively, and is expected to start immediately. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references via Coker University's application portal.

Qualifications

• Experience with an NCAA intercollegiate softball program.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and supervising men's soccer practices.
• Recruit student-athletes with high academic and athletic abilities.
• Monitor academic progress of student-athletes.
• Prepare game schedules and manage budget.

Skills

Leadership capability

Time management

Communication and public relations

Flexibility and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Master's preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Assist in planning, conducting, and supervising all men's soccer practices and conditioning sessions.
2. Assist in recruiting student-athletes of high academic and athletic abilities within Coker University, the South Atlantic Conference, and NCAA regulations.
3. Work within the assigned budget provided by the head coach.
4. Assist in the monitoring of the academic progress and eligibility of student athletes.
5. Assist with preparing the game schedule.
6. Extensive travel is required.
7. Foster and champion DEI and maintain an equity mindset.
8. Support and model the University service standards.
9. Perform other duties as responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or the Head Coach.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is competitive with strong leadership capability and has the ability to motivate and persuade others in a positive direction. The incumbent is well organized, works efficiently and is successful with time management. The ideal candidate is also dedicated to developing meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff across campus and has the ability to work collaboratively, be flexible and compromise in order to move forward as a team. Excellent communications and public relations abilities are a must.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required, masters preferred. Experience with an NCAA intercollegiate softball program, a valid driver's license with clean driving record, knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and current CPR and AED certification is required. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

This is a 12-month position reporting to the Head Men's Soccer Coach and will begin immediately. Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to https://coker.isolvedhire.com/.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.