Job Title: Assistant Women's Soccer Coach & Residential Living Assistant
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 230331
About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.

Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.

Job Summary This position is responsible for assisting in coaching the university’s women’s soccer program.

Position has been funded as full-time for two years. Future full-tiem eligibility is contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning and managing practices and game day activities. (30%)Instructs, coaches, and motivates players.

Recruits student athletes. (10%)Attends high school games.Evaluates players. Communicates with coaches and players.

Advises and monitors the academic progress of student athletes. (5%)Provides advice and support to struggling students.Monitors student athletes’ community service.Ensures compliance with eligibility requirements.

Maintains equipment and supply inventory. (5%)Purchases program equipment.Submits requisitions for equipment purchases.

Coordinates team travel. (5%)Reserves transportation for away games. Prepares expense reports and travel authorizations. Coordinates meals and hotels.

Assist First Year Experience department with projects focused on freshmen retention. (20%)

Meet with students to help address issues concerning transitioning into college life. (10%)

Serve on Residence Life after hours on-call staff rotation. (5%)

Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)

Required Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.More than one year of related experience required.Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Required Documents to Attach

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate sports.Knowledge of college-level athletic program management principles.Knowledge of women’s soccer rules and procedures.Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.Skill in the coaching and training of student athletes.Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.