Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer

The Assistant Coach provides leadership support to the Head Coach in all aspects of National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I programs. 

 

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with coaching relevant knowledge, skills, techniques, and strategy.
• Assist with the development of a cohesive seasonal and off-season game schedule with coaches from opposing schools.
• Assist with the development of weekly practice plans and student athlete evaluations.
• Recruit qualified student athletes
• Effectively train and coach program student athletes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

NJCAA Responsibilities:

The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing leadership support to the Head Coach in all aspects of a National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Men’s Soccer program. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with coaching relevant knowledge, skills, techniques, and strategy.
• Assist with the development of a cohesive seasonal and off-season game schedule with coaches from opposing schools.
• Assist with the development of weekly practice plans and student athlete evaluations.
• Recruit qualified student athletes
• Effectively train and coach program student athletes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree or High School diploma/GED and Higher education with a minimum of 30 hours or more. Certifications required include: First aid/CPR/AED. Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License. A copy of the Texas Driver’s License must be filed with the Coastal Bend College Business Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.  A minimum of five (5) years combined of active game situation coaching at the high school, travel/club, and/or collegiate level, and multiple years of professional or collegiate playing/coaching experience will be accepted. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience with NJCAA, NCAA, and NAIA rules compliance regulations. Candidates will be expected to work as a team member in Athletics, serve as a role model for students, and maintain an appropriate professional relationship with students.

Other Duties:

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the continuous development, management, and coordination of a balanced program budget.
• Assist the Head Coach with the coordination of fundraising efforts through the Athletic Director in partnership with the Coastal Bend College Foundation.
• Communicate effectively with prospective student-athletes.
• Assist Head Coach with development, implementation, and evaluation of student-athlete recruitment plans.
• Assist the Head Coach with the development and promotion of current student athletes to encourage university transfers.
• Acts as a role model, exhibits good judgement, and has a strong awareness of safety; knows and understands all emergency procedures
• Act with professionalism in all circumstances
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Institutional Responsibilities:

• Teach classes or participate in “Plus One” duty.
• Receive training in, maintain knowledge of, and serve as an Academic Advisor to their assigned program and the general student body.
• Accurate and timely submission of new hire paperwork, time sheet compliance.
• Dresses in appropriate and professional attire.
• Participate in a minimum of five (5) CBC Outreach and Recruiting 
• Participate in the college’s accreditation and other college-wide responsibilities.
• Participate in professional development
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements:

Assists with the coordination of transportation for the team for recruitment, advising, and outreach, games, and practices; conducts a thorough pre-trip/post-trip; always exercises the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, and foresight; checks passengers’ seatbelts and exercises good judgment while operating the inspection of the passenger vehicle.  Must have and maintain an excellent driving record and provide a copy of a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Environment:

Position involves both inside sedentary work on the court and outside work on the field in coaching and training situations with student athletes; demonstration of appropriate sport skills may involve strained muscles or orthopedically related injuries from repetitive physical motion.

Addendum:

This position will include the following additional duties:   
Serve as a member of the game day operations team whose responsibilities may include the set-up, break down, and game operations of the sports of Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, Men’s and Baseball, and Softball, including but not limited to:

1. Public Address Announcing 
   2. Shot Clock Operation 
   3. Scoreboard Operation 
   4. Official Scorekeeping duties 
   5. Ticket Taking 
   6. Concessions 
   7. And other duties as assigned.