Assistant Coach, Soccer

VP Area: Athletics

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Benefit Eligibility:  Yes

Position Summary:

The Assistant Coach, Soccer directs soccer program administrative operations while also teaching effectively in practice and competition, with an emphasis on providing additional individual instruction to student-athletes in how to perform their sport including advising and mentoring student-athletes in accordance with NAIA, conference and university rules and regulations while: 1) creating an atmosphere where graduation is facilitated through participation in intercollegiate athletics, 2) teaching student-athletes to be productive citizens who contribute to society for life, and 3) winning championships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of experience demonstrating the ability to support administrative, teaching, and coaching needs of an athletic program is required.
• CPR and AED training is required.

VP Area: Athletics

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Benefit Eligibility:  Yes

Position Summary:

The Assistant Coach, Soccer directs soccer program administrative operations while also teaching effectively in practice and competition, with an emphasis on providing additional individual instruction to student-athletes in how to perform their sport including advising and mentoring student-athletes in accordance with NAIA, conference and university rules and regulations while: 1) creating an atmosphere where graduation is facilitated through participation in intercollegiate athletics, 2) teaching student-athletes to be productive citizens who contribute to society for life, and 3) winning championships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of experience demonstrating the ability to support administrative, teaching, and coaching needs of an athletic program is required.
• CPR and AED training is required.

Job Duties:

• Program Administration Support

  • Community Engagement – Promote a positive image of the program and the university by building relationships with constituent group members and by personal and team participation in community service activities; maintain positive relations with various media outlets, community groups, university departments and athletics department staff members. Perform community engagement related administrative duties.
  • Facility, Equipment and Supplies Management – Assist with the management and maintenance of the soccer facility as directed by the head coach. Assist with equipment and supplies management as directed by the head coach.
  • Compliance – Promote an atmosphere of compliance for everyone who is directly and indirectly associated with the sport, comply with NAIA, conference and university rules and regulations. Perform compliance related administrative duties.
  • Budget – Assist the head coach with the management of the budget so the program functions within the operating budget allocated by the university and any money raised to supplement the operating budget. Perform operating and scholarship budget related administrative duties.
  • Fundraising – Collaborate with the athletics department and advancement staff for fundraising events and promotional activities, assist with securing donations needed to supplement the sport operating budget as necessary. Perform fundraising-related administrative duties.
  • Social Media – Oversee the social media accounts of the sport, development communications plans and campaigns to promote the image of the program as well as increase campus and community engagement and competition attendance. 

• Student-Athlete Instruction and Development 

  • Practice and Competition Instruction – Assist the head coach with efforts to teach student-athletes how to perform their sport. More specifically, assist with instructing individual student-athletes on the techniques and tactics of the sport, demonstrate techniques of the sport, evaluate student-athlete and team performance, teach and engage student-athletes in appropriate strength and conditioning techniques, assist with the development of practice and competition plans, scout opposing teams (if applicable to the sport), assist with the development of competition schedules that will prepare the team for conference and NAIA championship success. Perform practice and competition-related administrative duties.
  • Student-Athlete Academic Performance – Support student-athlete graduation by: monitoring student-athlete academic performance; implementing appropriate study hall, class checking and grade checking programs; partnering with faculty, tutors, mentors, advisors and other university staff to support the academic performance of student-athletes; and implementing appropriate practice and competition limitations as needed for student-athletes who are not performing adequately in the classroom. Perform student-athlete academic performance related administrative duties.
  • Recruiting and Retention – Assist the head coach with efforts to recruit and retain prospective student-athletes who are: admissible to the university, NAIA eligible, good citizens who will represent the program well, motivated to graduate from OCU and excellent athletes in the sport. Perform recruiting related administrative duties.
  • Student-Athlete Development – Supplement the education student-athletes receive in the classroom by teaching them life skills that will help them be productive citizens for life, support student-athlete development programming conducted by the athletics department and university. Perform student-athlete development-related administrative duties.
  • Team Travel – Assist with the coordination of team travel for away competitions as directed by the head coach.
  • Sports Camps – Assist with the organization and implementation of sports camps as desired by the head coach. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• An understanding of, and commitment to the fundamental role that intercollegiate athletics, when properly implemented, can play in the educational development of OCU student-athletes
• Ability to execute the administrative operations of the sport
• Demonstrated knowledge of coaching and instructional strategies, and an ability to instruct and enhance student-athlete development
• Ability to recruit and retain qualified student-athletes at an academically competitive institution
• Knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
• Ability to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the program and monitor the activities of individuals directly and indirectly involved with the program
• Ability to work successfully with other departments and constituency groups on campus and in the community
• Ability to motivate and develop student-athletes academically and athletically
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to working with multicultural populations and an awareness of issues affecting women, minorities and international student-athletes
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours
• Ability to travel for work-related activities (e.g., competitions and recruiting)
• Attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the big picture
• Strong Organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize workload and meet short-term deadlines on a regular basis
• Proficiency with appropriate computer applications and general office equipment and software

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily outdoors, but requires the incumbent to be in an indoor environment for administrative tasks.
• Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, however frequent attendance at evening and weekend games, practices and events is required.
• Off-campus, state and regional travel is required.
• Incumbent will be exposed to frequent noise caused by team practice, crowd noise, telephones and office machines.

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