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Position Title

Assistant Coach 1, Soccer / Academic Advisor

Open Internally or Externally

External

If faculty, tenure track status

Not Applicable

Reports to (title)

Director, Athletics & Head Coach, Head Soccer Coach

Department

Athletics-4H0

Requisition Number

20083

Position Type

Replacement

Job Category

Staff

FT/PT

Full-time

Starting Salary

$38,894.40

Job Open Date

11/13/2020

Open Until Filled

Yes

Priority Review Date

11/29/2020

Job Summary

Assist the head soccer coach with all aspects of a comprehensive, highly competitive college soccer program. Assist with the organization and management as it relates to scheduling, scouting, travel arrangements and monitoring student-athletes (SA).

Develop and administrate an academic advising program which will guide student-athletes with career/academic decisions; academic assistance (tutors, class progress); academic information; implement government academic reports (Right to Know); increase SA retention; assist SA to complete and/or graduation.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Under the direction of the head coach, assist in practice organization, scheduling, scouting, team supervision, on-field coaching team/recruits, travel arrangements; consultation and monitoring of student athletes, be responsible for players development and individual work sessions during practice. Assist in recruiting of new SA within the philosophies and guidelines of NJCAA, SWAC, and SLCC.
Under immediate supervision, performs standard tasks using established methods, principles, concepts and procedures related to professional and managerial issues specific to an assistant coach. Acts in consultancy capacity with the Head Coach.

Compliance:
Insure that the athletics department is compliant with all NJCAA rules and by-laws. This includes student eligibility. The incumbent will be the department’s liaison and expert on new legislation concerning eligibility. Will prepare all documentation necessary for the NJCAA, SLCC, and the Scenic West Athletic Conference. Work closely with the director of athletics and head coaches when interpreting rules and procedures. Assist the director of athletics in preparing reports.

Academic Advising:
Develop and administer an academic Student athlete progress system. This includes assisting student athletes in the selection and scheduling of classes with the express purpose to move toward graduation by the conclusion of the student athlete’s athletic eligibility. Be familiar with and implement “Degree works” Work closely with faculty and Student Affairs staff to insure each student athlete remains eligible and on track to graduate.
Prepare documents for appropriate college, conference, and NJCAA awards.

Marketing and promotions:
Development and implement programs and initiatives to increase awareness of and attendance at SLCC events. This would include reaching out to key constitute groups to encourage their support of SLCC athletics. Key constituents include local businesses and alumni as well as SLCC students, staff and faculty. Design, produce and distribute collateral materials including posters and game schedules. Contact outside groups and arrange for them to participate as halftime entertainment at SLCC events. Coordinate with the game management staff to make sure these individuals and groups have tickets and prizes for promotional purposes. Work with the coordinator of media relations to assist with the department’s social media outreach initiative.

Develop/administrate academic advising systems to aid the SA in making good academic/career/athletic decisions. Interpret eligibility requirements (NJCAA, NCAA, and NAIA) as they relate to registration and academic completion requirements.
Facilitate semester academic reports to include eligibility verification and individual academic acknowledgement.
Coordinate and assist in developing/administering successful soccer camps at SLCC.
Other duties as may be assigned by the head soccer coach to develop and coordinate a total soccer program.
Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree preferred.
1-4 years soccer coaching experience in a college setting preferred.
1-2 years academic advising preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree
1-2 years of full-time soccer coaching experience in an educational setting required
*Certified professional level experience considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knows fundamental concepts , practices, skills and procedures of assisting in a comprehensive, highly competitive community college athletic program. Needs assistance with administrative, managerial concepts and practices of an assistant coach on a college level.
Knowledge of soccer rules, skills, techniques and strategies at the intercollegiate level; athletic training procedures and techniques; risk management, OSHA and exposure control procedures preferred; NJCAA/Region 18 policies and procedures.
Promotional marketing strategies that will be used with the campus and outside community, corporations, public schools, student clubs, etc. to include, but not limited to, electronic media signs, brochures, posters, schedule cards, banners, computer, comp. tickets, signs, etc.
SLCC admission, registration and completion (graduation) requirements. Knowledge of NJCAA, NCAA, and NAIA eligibility. Computers and Banner to aid in the registration and maintenance of accurate student-athlete academic records and computer “on-line program”. Academic advising skills and procedures. Leadership skills and techniques.
Ability to: analyze, breakdown and develop strategies of soccer play and skill development; assess through a scouting process opponent skills, strengths, weaknesses, and strategies; teach advanced volleyball skills and strategies to intercollegiate student-athletes; be creative with a degree of objectivity; lead and administrate by using interpersonal skills.
Analyze the athletic needs, formulate and strategize promotional marketing plans/systems and implement plans/systems to include short range (weekly/daily)and long range plans that increase department visibility, attendance, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties

N/A

Special Instructions

Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above.

More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: http://i.slcc.edu/hr/benefits/benefitsinformation.aspx

Successful completion of a criminal background check may be required for this position.

Please indicate on your resume if your work experience is full time or part time.

FLSA

Exempt

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.