_Assistant Softball/Soccer Coach & Student Affairs Associate

Assist the head coaches with organizing daily operations of the softball and soccer program. Position assists with conducting practices and workouts, instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques, and guiding student athletes toward successful completion their degree program. This position will be assigned 50% of their duties within the Division of Student Affairs to provide support for Enrollment Services and Student Engagement functions.


Essential Functions:

1.Identify, recruit, coach, and retain student athletes.
2.Organize and direct small group and individual practice sessions.
3.Review game film and prepare scouting reports.
4.Participate in athletic fundraising and community service events.
5.Participate in game film assignments and assist with film exchange/sending film to four-year institutions to promote student athletes.
6.Collect accurate stats.
7.Monitor student athlete academic progress and study hall attendance.
8.Organize and maintain equipment inventory
9.Coordinate game day set-up/breakdown and facility needs for visitors and officials,
10.Assist with team travel, meals, laundry, and equipment.
11.Adhere to all NJCAA, Columbia State, and TCCAA rules and policies.
12.Model sportsmanship and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, offices, and spectators.
13.Assist in the implementation of summer camps.
14.Support the college’s new student orientation program with areas such as facilitating sessions or other logistics.
15.Assist Enrollment Services with admission outreach, financial aid support, and general phone calls/questions.
16.Support the Charger Advising Plan by serving as primary advisor for a caseload of students that have less than 24 credit hours (College Success Advisor Assist).
17.During summer months, assistant coaches will serve 100% of their time as Student Affairs Associates.

Supplemental Functions:

1.Support Athletics and Division of Student Affairs initiatives.
2.Service on college committees.
3.Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

1.Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
2.Requires regular travel to extended campuses.
3.Extensive use of personal computer.
 

12 month position - Hiring Salary Range: $34,000 - $44,560

Requirements of the Position

Education, Training and Experience Required:
1.Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
2.At least one year of success experience as an athletic intern, graduate assistant coach, club level coaching, or high school coaching.
3.Demonstrated commitment to rules, policies, compliance, as well as commitment to student athlete success both in academics and athletics.

Preferred Experience:
College or professional coaching experience



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics:

1.Abide by NJCAA and TCCAA rules.
2.Possess and maintain knowledge about ADA, policy and law changes applicable to the college setting.
3.Adhere to state and federal legal, ethical, and TBR/Columbia State policy standards.
4.Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
5.Computer skills for daily work flow (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
6.Adhere to FERPA guidelines for dissemination of student records and information.
7.Cooperate as a team player to achieve department, division and organizational goals.

 

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: req2514