Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

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POSITION TITLE: Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

SALARY: $30,000 annually

REPORTS TO: Head Men’s Soccer Coach

BENEFITS: Institutional fringe package includes health, dental, and
vision coverage, life insurance, FSA, and retirement plans. Paid sick
leave.

POSITION DETAILS: Full-time

HOURS: The Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach has varied working hours
depending on the stage of the year, required travel, etc. Expectations
are as follows:

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

SALARY: $30,000 annually

REPORTS TO: Head Men’s Soccer Coach

BENEFITS: Institutional fringe package includes health, dental, and
vision coverage, life insurance, FSA, and retirement plans. Paid sick
leave.

POSITION DETAILS: Full-time

HOURS: The Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach has varied working hours
depending on the stage of the year, required travel, etc. Expectations
are as follows:

Fall Term: Minimum of 8 office hours per week, excluding practices
and games.
Spring & Summer Terms: Minimum of 15 office hours per week,
excluding practices and games.
Practices: Attendance at all scheduled practices is required,
arriving at least 1 hour before and staying at least 1 hour after.
Games: Attendance at all home and away games is required throughout
the fall and spring seasons, arriving at least 3 hours before home
games and staying at least 1 hour after.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Coach reports directly to the Head
Coach and will carry out all requested duties the Head Coach assigns.
They are responsible for overseeing the functions of the men’s soccer
reserve program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for a significant portion of the recruiting process,
with a primary focus on identifying, recruiting, and signing
qualified players for the reserve team.

• Attend showcase events, high school and club games, utilize online
recruiting tools, coordinate campus visits, and maintain regular
communication with recruits through calls, emails, and texts.
• Guide signed players through the admissions and enrollment

process.

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• Schedule and coordinate reserve team practices and games, working
with local colleges and club teams to develop a competitive
schedule while ensuring alignment with the varsity team.

• Actively participate in all scheduled team activities, meetings,

practices, and games, as attendance is required.

• Lead fundraising efforts, including alumni outreach, securing
local sponsorships, and proposing new revenue-generating
initiatives.

• Maintain soccer facilities, including mowing, lining, and
fertilizing fields, as well as organizing and maintaining storage
areas.

• Manage team finances in accordance with University budget and
finance policies by ordering and tracking gear, maintaining
inventory, ensuring adequate training equipment, managing travel
and operational
receipts for
reimbursement.

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expenses,

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and executing structured

and

practices and game-day strategies.

• Build rapport and foster relationships with student-athletes year-
round, providing mentorship, monitoring academic progress, and
implementing strategies to support both academic and athletic
success.

• Oversee program social media accounts, posting engaging content to

connect with alumni, recruits, and the college community.

• Drive 15-passenger vehicles for team travel; a Commercial Driver’s

License (CDL) will be required.

• Ensure compliance with NAIA rules and university policies in all

aspects of the program.

• Take initiative in managing responsibilities and completing tasks
efficiently while maintaining open communication with the Head
Coach.

• Attend reserve team games as assigned by the Head Coach, providing

support to the Reserve Coach as needed.

• Organize and manage the arrival process for student-athletes,
including overseeing airport pick-up and ensuring smooth
transportation to campus.

• Develop itineraries and organizational processes to improve the

program’s daily operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

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• Bachelor's degree, and one (1)+ years or coaching experience and/or

participation in the sport itself at the varsity level.

• Must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted United States driver's
license, with an insurable driving history as determined by USAO's
insurance carrier.

• Demonstrated knowledge of innovative and proven coaching

strategies and techniques.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a commitment to developing
and maintaining a positive and productive playing environment for
all team members.

• Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to student-
athletes and a commitment to student-athlete welfare. Demonstrated
knowledge of and adherence to NCAA rules/ requirements relevant to
the conduct of an intercollegiate program.

• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent analytical and
decision-making skills.

• Ability to work and/or travel a flexible schedule to include

evening, weekend, or limited overnight assignments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.

• Physical skill and effort is very important for this position.
Every practice involves physical effort whether it be
demonstrating a skill or conditioning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work non-traditional schedules including nights and

weekends.

• A significant amount of time is also spent at traveling tournaments

for recruiting purposes and other gym/training facilities.

TO APPLY:

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https://usao.edu/about/personnel.html ). When completing the USAO
application, please attach a letter of interest, detailed resume, 3
professional/academic references, and any necessary transcripts.

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ABOUT USAO:

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a public
liberal arts college located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, about 40 minutes
from Oklahoma City, and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal
Arts Colleges (COPLAC). It is charged by the Oklahoma State Regents for
Higher Education “to provide an outstanding general education program
for the State of Oklahoma with strong offerings in the liberal arts and
sciences. The experience will feature interdisciplinary team-teaching
and will extend throughout the undergraduate experience.” For more
information about USAO, see www.usao.edu.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This institution, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal
laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran
in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is
not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational
services.

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