Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Jackson College•Jackson, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

Associate Degree, credential, or equivalent credits from an accredited undergraduate institution or combination of education and experience is required.
Three or more years of experience serving as a coach in a college, high school or club setting required.
Must be CPR/First Aid Certified, or able to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
Must have valid Michigan Drivers license.
Knowledge of personal computers and software including word processing, scheduling, e-mail and spreadsheets required
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.
Ability to add, subtract, and apply concepts of basic statistics.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Health Promotion, or related field preferred.
College coaching experience preferred.

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)