Assistant Soccer Coach at Wesleyan College

Macon, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

2000.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Soccer Coaching, Athletic Training, Student-Athlete Development, Communication, Teamwork, Strategic Planning, NAIA Regulations, SSAC Rules, Performance Assessment, Mentoring

Industry

Description

Wesleyan College [http://www.wesleyancollege.edu/], a member of the NAIA and the Southern States Athletic Conference, seeks qualified candidates for an Assistant Coach for Women's Soccer. The Assistant Coach for Soccer will assist the Head Soccer Coach in carrying out the objectives of the athletics program as outlined by the Head Coach and Athletic Director. The Assistant Coach will instruct athletes in team and individual fundamentals, strategies, and physical training necessary for them to realize individual and team success. This position reports to the Head Basketball coach in conjunction with the Athletic Director. The candidate will be expected to know and/or quickly familiarize themselves and adhere to NAIA and SSAC rules and regulations. Pay for this position is a $2,000 stipend paid monthly over the course of the Soccer season. Essential duties: * Adhere to, support, and follow the academic standards and requirements of the University regarding the eligibility student-athletes. * Assist student-athletes by providing appropriate advice and assistance to help ensure the success of each student-athletes' development and completion of stated program of study. * Report any known or suspected violations of the College and NAIA rules and regulations to the Director of Athletics. * Assist in organizing and supervising all practices, games, and other workout sessions for the team. * Assist the Head Coach in the instruction and coaching of student-athletes. Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree preferred * One or more years of successful high school, college, or private coaching experience is preferred * Ability to assess the team’s competitive strengths and vulnerabilities * Demonstrated skill in making recommendations to enhance the team’s performance * Ability to work a flexible and irregular schedule * Previous experience in Collegiate Athletics as a student athlete or coach preferred Candidates must have: * Proven ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, in small groups, and in a public setting * Ability to communicate ideas and priorities effectively to promote teamwork and achieve desired results * Creativity, flexibility, humility, maturity, and patience * Commitment to Wesleyan’s core values. To apply for this position, upload a letter of interest, resume, and three references preferably in one pdf document. Applications without the required documents may not be considered. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. Posting may close as soon as an applicant pool is identified. Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States, individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer. Wesleyan College is a certified drug-free workplace employer.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in instructing athletes on fundamentals, strategies, and physical training to achieve team success. Support student-athlete academic eligibility and ensure compliance with NAIA and SSAC rules.