Graduate Assistant - Men's Soccer (GK Coach)

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POSITION SUMMARY:  

Serve as the GK coach for all three teams.  Second, serve as the assistant coach at all matches.

This position is time-bound with a defined start and end date. To qualify, the individual must be enrolled in graduate-level coursework at Mid-America Christian University during the appointment period. This position is designed to support academic and professional development while fulfilling specific duties aligned with departmental needs. While the role may offer benefits such as a tuition scholarship and/or stipend, continued eligibility is contingent upon active enrollment and satisfactory academic and job performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the conduct, discipline, and positive character of student athletes by the guidelines and principles of MACU and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative.  
• Coaches or directs players in techniques of game.
• Supervise, conduct, and control all training sessions in conjunction with the days training plan.  Must run 1 GK training session with the whole group after the day’s session ends per week.  The date can be flexible.  
• Lead and develop programs that will strengthen the character of the student athletics.
• Maintain a professional looking complex for recruits, visiting teams, students, and alumni.
• Maintenance of the game AND training field, to include mowing, edging, trash removal, etc, will be expected on a weekly basis.  
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must have the ability to drive University vans to away matches.
• Must have flexibility for overnight trips that require a hotel stay.

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Serve as the GK coach for all three teams.  Second, serve as the assistant coach at all matches.

This position is time-bound with a defined start and end date. To qualify, the individual must be enrolled in graduate-level coursework at Mid-America Christian University during the appointment period. This position is designed to support academic and professional development while fulfilling specific duties aligned with departmental needs. While the role may offer benefits such as a tuition scholarship and/or stipend, continued eligibility is contingent upon active enrollment and satisfactory academic and job performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the conduct, discipline, and positive character of student athletes by the guidelines and principles of MACU and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative.  
• Coaches or directs players in techniques of game.
• Supervise, conduct, and control all training sessions in conjunction with the days training plan.  Must run 1 GK training session with the whole group after the day’s session ends per week.  The date can be flexible.  
• Lead and develop programs that will strengthen the character of the student athletics.
• Maintain a professional looking complex for recruits, visiting teams, students, and alumni.
• Maintenance of the game AND training field, to include mowing, edging, trash removal, etc, will be expected on a weekly basis.  
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must have the ability to drive University vans to away matches.
• Must have flexibility for overnight trips that require a hotel stay.
• Training days begin at 12:15pm with a coaches meeting to discuss team events, situations, and the days training plan.
• Reports to the Head Coach for other assigned duties.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands to successfully perform the job are listed as lifting boxes of equipment, lifting and moving soccer goals for training, carrying equipment to and from the fields, and being able to handle heavy machinery such as mowers, edgers, etc.  Must be able to lift and carry approx. 30 lbs.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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