Coach, ASOC Club Sports

Occidental College Careers • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $18

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students/Slice Director, each ASOC Club Sports Coach is responsible for guiding and mentoring student participants in one of the ASOC Club Sports-Oxy Dance Team, Womyn's Rugby Club, Men's Rugby Club, Men's Ultimate, WAC Ultimate, Men's Lacrosse Club, and Oxy Gaming Guild. The ASOC Club Sports Coach is charged with developing and implementing training programs, organizing and leading practices, and coaching teams during games and tournaments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Have/Obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Two years of experience coaching or training a sports team at the high school or college/university level.
• Extensive knowledge of the identified sport, including rules and regulations.
• Ability to motivate and inspire young athletes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google drives/folders/forms, Adobe Acrobat, Web Editing, and social media applications or any combination of productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong commitment to a quality work product.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
• Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
• Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities.
• Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups.

Nice To Haves

• Coaching or kinesiology certificate.
• Three years of experience coaching or training a sports team at the college/university level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by introducing and maintaining both a professional learning environment and a positive approach to intercollegiate competitive play.
• Provide feedback and guidance to participants on their individual performance and function within the team. Communicate with ASOC stakeholders regarding team schedules, practices, and games.
• Collaborate with other coaches and SLICE Director to ensure a positive and supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED