FT Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer

Position Summary : The Assistant Coach for Womens Soccer is responsible for assisting the Head Soccer Coach in coaching highly competetive NJCAA womens soccer program, recruiting student athletes, assisting in coordinating practices and activity travel, serving as an on-campus resource to student athletes outside of practice and competitions, and promoting events and activities.

Essential Functions : As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

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Duties and Responsibilities : Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

Assists the Head Soccer Coach in planning, directing, and coaching intercollegiate Womens Soccer program; develops student/athletes fullest potential while being regionally competitive and ethically run; ensures NJCAA rules and regulation compliance

Provides quality coaching and instruction to students participating in the womens soccer program; develops, implements, and teaches related program curriculum as assigned

Assists in the supervision and coordination of womens soccer events and activities; attends scheduled womens soccer practices, classes, and all competitions; enforces safety regulations and procedures

Assists with the recruitment of student athletes; supports student athletes in realizing individual, team and academic goals

Assists Head Soccer Coach in providing ongoing oversight of student athletes conduct both on and off the field; assists with conflict resolution, development of positive interpersonal relationships including campus integration with other students and faculty

Serves as a resource to student athletes outside of practice and competitions

Attends assigned college, department, and division meetings as required

Performs related duties as assigned

General Expectations : Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelors degree in related field from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education

Three years experience coaching and/or playing soccer

Prior college coaching experience preferred

CPR and First Aid Certification

Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain clearance to drive college vehicles under the colleges insurance policy

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures

Knowledge of intercollegiate Womens Soccer programs

Knowledge of and skill in use of computers and software applications, specifically Microsoft Office

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to relate to a diverse population in a professional and helpful manner

Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks to completion

Ability to work in adverse conditions, weekends, and evenings

Ability to promote a positive atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation both within the College and the community

Ability to effectively supervise the work of others

Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems while maintaining confidentiality

Strong personal work ethic and high level of personal integrity

Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Work Environment : Work is primarily performed under limited supervision on an athletic field with varying climatic conditions and in a classroom or office setting with appropriate climate control. Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work is required.

Physical Requirements : Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important

Reports to : Head Soccer Coach