Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at Jackson College Jackson, MI

Sunseeker Property Service; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson College seeks an Assistant Soccer Coach to support the head coach in recruiting, instructing and monitoring student‑athletes in soccer, in accordance with NJCAA and MCCAA rules. This role helps develop season plans and scheduling while supervising volunteer coaches and athletes.

The position emphasizes sportsmanship, coordination of practices and travel, and aligning with college policies. CPR/First Aid and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in PE/Health Promotion or related field preferred.
• Three+ years coaching experience at college/high school/club level.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assists head coach in recruitment of prospective student‑athletes.
• Recruit top local athletes considering athletic and academic performance.
• Submit recruit lists for grant approval per college budget and athletic policy.
• Assist in developing scheduling and season plan.
• Supervise volunteer coaches and student‑athletes in academics, practice and games.
• Foster sportsmanship and fair play.
• Coordinate practices, games and team travel.
• Comply with NJCAA and MCCAA rules and college policies.
• Promote the College image and support student community service.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Health Promotion, or related field

Tools

PC proficiency (word processing, scheduling, email, spreadsheets)

Job description

Assistant Soccer Coach

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 Functions

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 and game 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 Driver's license.

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

• 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 noise level in this work environment is usually ranges from moderate to loud and is dependent upon the sport.

“This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.”

Supplemental Information

Coaches are not employed directly by Jackson College with the exception of those receiving a pension from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System. All others are employed by EDUStaff, LLC.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background and reference check. If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. EDUStaff is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.