Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Jackson College; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

Jackson College seeks an Assistant Coach to aid in recruiting and monitoring student-athletes in soccer. Responsibilities include developing schedules, coordinating practices, and supporting student-athlete success.

The candidate must possess coaching experience along with an Associate Degree, and must be CPR/First Aid certified, or able to obtain certification. Work environment can be loud, demanding, and requires the ability to manage multiple athletes.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree or equivalent educational background.
• Three years of coaching experience required.
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in recruiting student-athletes.
• Coordinate practices, games, and team travel.
• Support student athlete preparation and transfers.

Skills

Coaching experience

CPR/First Aid Certification

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or related field

Tools

Personal computers

Word processing software

Scheduling software

Job description

Summary

Assists head coach in selecting, recruiting, instructing and monitoring student-athletes for Soccer. Follows all rules and guidelines of the College and in accordance with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in recruitment of prospective student-athletes
• Recruit top local athletes (athletic and academic performance shall be considered)
• Submit list of recruits for grant approval (All grants/scholarships are awarded in accordance with an approved College budget and shall be approved by the Athletic Director)
• Assists in developing preliminary scheduling and season plan
• Assists head coach in the supervision of volunteer coaches and student-athletes (academic, practice, and games)
• Fosters sportsmanship and fair play
• Assists in the coordination of practices, games, and team travel
• Abide by all standards, rules, and regulations of the NJCAA and MCCAA
• Conform to the administrative policies of the College and the Athletic Department, including but not limited to: Travel regulations, Scholarships & Purchase orders
• Foster a positive image for the College and the Athletic Department
• Promote and track student community service and academic performance as required by the Head Coach or Assistant Dean
• Refer student-athletes to appropriate College resources when support needs are indicated
• Engage in athletic program fund development
• Support student athlete preparation and referral when athletic and academic transfer is the goal
• Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College’s beliefs, values, mission and vision and being in agreement to be evaluated by same
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position assists the head coach in supervising volunteer coaches and student athletes.

Contacts and Purpose of Contacts

Internal: Frequent contact with faculty, staff, and administrators within Student Services, Health and Physical Fitness and other departments in an information-sharing capacity.

External: Regular contact with JC students, prospective students, community members, the media, high school coaches, area Athletic Directors, college coaches, game officials, and NJCAA & MCCAA administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and or Experience

Associate Degree, credential, or equivalent credits from an accredited undergraduate institution or combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Health Promotion, or related field preferred. Three or more years of experience serving as a coach in a college, high school or club setting required. College coaching experience preferred. Must be CPR/First Aid Certified, or able to obtain certification within 30 days of employment. Must have valid Michigan Drivers licence.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of personal computers and software including word processing, scheduling, e-mail and spreadsheets required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Effective oral and written communication including the ability to speak before large groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, and apply concepts of basic statistics.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in this work environment usually ranges from moderate to loud and is dependent upon the sport.