Part-Time Coach, Men's Soccer

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax deferred retirement plan

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a part-time Soccer Coach to provide coaching and support to student athletes. The role involves motivating students, leading practices, and helping athletes succeed both on the field and in academics.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of related experience. Applicants must demonstrate strong communication skills and be available for travel and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Benefits include a tuition waiver and participation in a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must possess positive leadership and communication skills.
• Must be available to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coach Soccer and help students develop skills.
• Participate in practices and train on sport skills.
• Encourage student athletes academically and athletically.
• Recruit student athletes to attend LSC.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organization

Mentoring

Motivational Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Purpose & Scope

The PT Soccer Coach coaches Soccer and helps students develop related skills.

Essential Job Functions

1. Provides positive leadership with strong communication skills
2. Actively participates in practices to train on sport skills
3. Encourages student athletes to succeed on the field and academically and to work hard, to graduate, and to never stop learning
4. Compares how discipline on the field relates to real life decisions and why it is important to remain positive and focused
5. Recruit student athletes to attend LSC and work effectively with the diverse student population while inspiring them continue their education
6. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess positive leadership and communication skills to promote a positive team attitude
• Must be well organized and flexible to meet time, priority and workload demands
• Must be available to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
• Must be able to travel to practices, games and tournaments
• Must be able to maintain relationships, build trust, and act as a mentor & guide to students
• Must be willing to be role model and demonstrate how to be an effective coach

Physical Abilities

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, and assorted sports equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is often performed in outdoor elements, including extreme heat and cold
• Work hours will include evenings and weekends

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $21.82

Benefits

• Tuition waiver
• Participation in a tax deferred retirement plan

Location

20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

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