Position Summary: The Assistant Coach for Women’s Soccer is responsible for assisting the Head Soccer Coach in coaching highly competetive NJCAA women’s soccer program, recruiting student athletes, assisting in coordinating practices and activity travel, and promoting events and activities.
Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:
Assists the Head Soccer Coach in planning, directing, and coaching intercollegiate Women’s 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 women’s soccer program; develops, implements, and teaches related program curriculum as assigned
Assists in the supervision and coordination of women’s soccer events and activities; attends scheduled women’s 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 athlete’s 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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of intercollegiate Women’s 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
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s 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 or ability to obtain certification required
Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain clearance to drive college vehicles under the college's insurance policy
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered
Two year college serving SouthEast Arizona. High desert climate and tall mountains provide a temperate climate perfect for outdoor activities and exploring. Students athletes love the campus environment and small classroom focus.