Athletics - Assistant Coach

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach for each sports program will work closely with the Head Coach and student-athletes to provide support.

Responsible for demonstrating LSSC’s core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating, and Celebrating when interacting with students, employees, visitors, and community members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with daily sports operations: including practice/game day equipment set-up/breakdown; equipment and practice area maintenance; assisting Coach with preparation and stats.
• Coordinate and manage practices, games, and tournaments.
• Assist in recruiting student-athletes who exhibit high regard for character and excellence in their lives.
• Assist with teaching sound fundamentals, which, when merged with sound strategy, result in efficient performance by athletes.
• Foster good conduct by players and coaches by setting a good personal example.
• Assist with ensuring safety in all aspects of the program.
• Support head coach in monitoring equipment and facility needs and assist with maintenance and care of these areas.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures provided by LSSC, FCSAA, and NJCAA.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach for each sports program will work closely with the Head Coach and student-athletes to provide support.

Responsible for demonstrating LSSC’s core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating, and Celebrating when interacting with students, employees, visitors, and community members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with daily sports operations: including practice/game day equipment set-up/breakdown; equipment and practice area maintenance; assisting Coach with preparation and stats.
• Coordinate and manage practices, games, and tournaments.
• Assist in recruiting student-athletes who exhibit high regard for character and excellence in their lives.
• Assist with teaching sound fundamentals, which, when merged with sound strategy, result in efficient performance by athletes.
• Foster good conduct by players and coaches by setting a good personal example.
• Assist with ensuring safety in all aspects of the program.
• Support head coach in monitoring equipment and facility needs and assist with maintenance and care of these areas.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures provided by LSSC, FCSAA, and NJCAA.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications; especially Word and Excel
• Customer service skills and etiquette in dealing with customers in person and on the phone
• Basic English and math skills are required for clerical work and ticket sales
• Ability to alphabetize and file
• Attention to detail and proficiency in organization are required
• Previous office experience preferred

ABILITIES/GENERAL:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated College goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action, and attire.
• Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with a diverse population while understanding and respecting each other’s views of the world, personalities, and working styles
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicate and collaborate with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
• Strong service orientation, and ability to effectively work as a member, or leader, of a team by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organizational goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build &/or support a constructive team spirit where members are committed to the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Plan, organize, and successfully multitask to meet multiple deadlines and frequently new work tasks within required timeframes. Proven flexibility to successfully work on diversified projects at a fast and accurate pace.
• Effectively manage change and adaptability.
• Adhere to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Ability to work various hours, including nights, early morning, and weekends.
• Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, on or off campus, as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Education

• Required :

  • Associates Degree
  • Two years of coaching experience, preferably post-secondary education, high school, or elite level.

• Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Prior coaching and playing experience, prior knowledge of the Lake-Sumter State College Athletics program

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