Part-time Staff: Assistant Coach - Men's Soccer

ASSISTANT COACH:  MEN'S SOCCER

Lakeland Community College is accepting applications for an assistant coach for our men’s soccer team, a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II athletic program. Read more about our teams at:  Men's Soccer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with the head coach and other assistant(s) to assist with and/or lead practices as the occasion requires
• Assists with game day coaching
• Attends department meetings and functions, as requested
• Scouts opponents and prepares scouting assignments
• Assists in the recruitment of student-athletes
• Develops working relationships with all athletic department personnel
• Assists with the transportation of the team to games/events.  May be assigned, by the athletic director, to drive (up to a 15-passenger van) the team to games/events which may be up to 1.5 hours away.  When not driving, the assistant coach will ride with and help supervise the team.
• Complies with policies and procedures of the Lake County Community College district.
• Assistant coach may be assigned other duties by the head coach such as:  monitoring the student-athlete academic programs, assisting with fundraising activities, working with the college on social media and/or press releases, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is desired.
• A minimum of two years of coaching experience at the high school, club, or college level is required 
• A valid Ohio driver's license and a driving record which qualifies the driver under the College's insurance program required
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required (arrangements can be made for this to be obtained via training provided by the college).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the rules of the sport; basic equipment, methods and supplies; NJCAA rules and regulations; safety methods and procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with students, athletes, recruits, coaches, college personnel, alumni, and other external constituents
• Ability and skill to demonstrate or otherwise provide coaching in the techniques of the sport, analyze players, and provide feedback for improvement
• Ability to learn and properly apply departmental policies/procedures and association rules; motivate, coach, and model appearance and behavior; work independently; establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships
• Ability to maintain professional attitude and demeanor in difficult situations

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

This is a part-time, salaried position with pay distributed during the season (August-November). This position is HALF of one assistant position. The stipend range for the half position is $2,214/season with a maximum amount of $3,103/season, depending on experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  

When applying for this position, please be prepared to complete all questions in the application as well as attaching a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications.

The positions will remain open until filled.  

IMPORTANT:  To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be certain your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is updated to the latest version and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and return to work on it later.

Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer.  We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and people over 40 years of age.  Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.  If your disability requires special accommodations to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.