Assistant Soccer Coach – Full Time NCC position

Northwest Iowa Community College; Sheldon (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

NWICC Athletics is seeking a half-time Soccer Assistant who will support the Head Soccer Coach in planning, organizing, and coaching the college’s soccer program in alignment with NJCAA Rules and ICCAC By-law. The role also collaborates within Student Services to support student success.

The position requires experience playing or coaching soccer at higher levels, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Required: Experience coaching or playing soccer at the high school, college or club level.
• Required: Valid Driver’s License
• Required: CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Required: Basic Computer Skills
• Preferred: Associate’s degree or higher in exercise and sports science, health and wellness, community health and education, recreational services or related field.
• Preferred: Previous experience working with students of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Soccer Coach in the day-to-day operations of the soccer program.
• Coordinate with the head coach in the recruitment of student athletes.
• Assist in the academic monitoring and success of student athletes.
• Assist Head Coach in game planning, practice organization, and daily individual instruction of student athletes.
• Assist the Head Coach and Athletic Department in Game Day preparations for home soccer matches.
• Assist with fundraising activities for the program.
• Assist with the marketing and promoting of the soccer program.
• Advocate for NCC in the community.
• Flexibility to assure coverage of the LLRC and support of other Student Services areas.
• Be familiar with NCC policies and procedures.
• Work effectively within a team environment.
• Work with custodial and maintenance staff to insure facility cleanliness, equipment and building.
• Collaborate with Admissions Department to support recruitment efforts and encourage increased enrollment.
• Work closely with Head Soccer Coach to ensure all parties are aware of logistics involving facilities, schedules, transportation and lodging.
• Assist the head coach in the planning and management all in-season and off-season training.
• Assist with coverage of student activities.Assist with advising students of certain programs as assigned by the Dean of Students/Registrar.
• Assist Athletic Department in home athletic contests in other sports programs, including but not limited to setup, game management, on-site administrator, and game operations.
• Performs other duties as required by the Director of Athletics, Head Soccer Coach, and Dean of Students.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree or higher (related field)

Job description

50% soccer assistant
50% NCC role – based on NCC needs and applicant qualifications

DIVISION:

Athletics

SUPERVISOR:

Head Soccer Coach / Dean of Students

BASIC FUNCTION:

Will assist in the planning, organizing and coaching of NCC’s soccer program according to NJCAA Rules and ICCAC By-law. Will also work within Student Services .

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Experience coaching or playing soccer at the high school, college or club level.
Valid Driver’s License
CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Basic Computer Skills

Preferred: Associate’s degree or higher in exercise and sports science, health and wellness, community health and education, recreational services or related field.
Previous experience working with students of diverse backgrounds.

DESIRED QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Team management experience.
• Demonstrated successful coaching experience at the high school or college level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage time.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Strong human and public relation skills and positive, motivational attitude.
• Propensity to grow and develop as a leader.
• Willingness to participate in professional development activities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Head Soccer Coach in the day-to-day operations of the soccer program.
• Coordinate with the head coach in the recruitment of student athletes. This may include travel, messaging, phone calls, and other forms of communication.
• Assist in the academic monitoring and success of student athletes.
• Assist Head Coach in game planning, practice organization, and daily individual instruction of student athletes.
• Assist the Head Coach and Athletic Department in Game Day preparations for home soccer matches.
• Assist with fundraising activities for the program.
• Assist with the marketing and promoting of the soccer program.
• Advocate for NCC in the community.
• Flexibility to assure coverage of the LLRC and support of other Student Services areas.
• Be familiar with NCC policies and procedures.
• Work effectively within a team environment.
• Work with custodial and maintenance staff to insure facility cleanliness, equipment and building.
• Collaborate with Admissions Department to support recruitment efforts and encourage increased enrollment.
• Work closely with Head Soccer Coach to ensure all parties are aware of logistics involving facilities, schedules, transportation and lodging.
• Assist the head coach in the planning and management all in-season and off-season training.
• Assist with coverage of student activities.Assist with advising students of certain programs as assigned by the Dean of Students/Registrar.
• Assist Athletic Department in home athletic contests in other sports programs, including but not limited to setup, game management, on-site administrator, and game operations.
• Performs other duties as required by the Director of Athletics, Head Soccer Coach, and Dean of Students.

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