CONNORS
Amanda Girty, [email protected]
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends
11 months
Commensurate with education and experience
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.
For full consideration, please include a resume, transcripts, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
The Assistant Soccer Coach’s primary duties are to: 1) (45%) Perform administrative functions directly related to the development of students participating in Connors State College’s intercollegiate Soccer Program. Perform professional and administrative coaching duties directly related to Soccer during contest and practices. These duties shall be performed with a clear understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of the College, as well as the NJCAA and Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference rules and regulations. Assistant with Coach’s duties; assist in the completion of competition schedules, game event promotions, recruiting, fundraising, community involvement, and social activities for students.
2A) (35%) Teach undergraduate academic courses e.g., Strategies for Success, First Aid/Responding to Emergencies, Health of the School Child, and other accredited classes to CSC Students as required. Educate and develop students on the Soccer team. These teachings include academic advising/tutoring, imparting strength, Soccer fundamentals, and fitness training techniques; film study, special workouts, practice sessions and competitive growth opportunities. Additionally, for student athletes that are also student-workers under the Assistant Coach’s tutelage; the nurturing and development expands to include all aspects of the baseball team including but not limited to, team management, including field maintenance and support, etc. 2B) (20%) Perform manual work while directing student athletes/workers in duties that are primarily in support of academic soccer, e.g., facility-field prep, and equipment maintenance.
2B) (20%) Perform manual work while directing student athletes/workers in duties that are primarily in support of academic soccer, e.g., facility-field prep, and equipment maintenance.
- Provide 6 hours of classroom instruction each semester.
- Conduct team strength training during “on” and “off” season to athletes.
- Properly educate & instruct student athletes on proper sport fundamentals during individual workout sessions and during film study.
- Tutor student athletes during study hall sessions
- Provide work-out instruction and guidance to fitness center attendees
- Train Goalkeepers
- Assist Head Coach in the day-to-day operation of the Soccer program
- Assist with scouting and recruiting
- Responsible for field and facilities maintenance
- Assist with summer camps and summer field maintenance
- Must exercise discretionary judgment in recruiting student athletics
- Teach undergraduate academic courses each semester and during summer as required.
- Plan and supervise effective practices for student athletes
- Operate program within guidelines/procedures established by all governing agencies
- Maintain proper conduct of team members on and off-campus
- Maintain fiscal responsibility of program, remaining within budget and following Business Office protocol
- Maintain all equipment and athletic property in proper manner
- Communicates effectively, supports and cooperates with the Athletic Director and Dean of Students in establishing and conducting a quality athletic program
- Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach, Athletic Director or Dean of Students
- Bachelor's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
Excellent verbal communication skills, lecture capabilities
Must possess the knowledge necessary to elevate players' ability to play Soccer
Must be able to help players develop Soccer skills as needed
Must be able to work with players daily to develop fielding skills
Goalkeeping experience or experience working with goalkeepers
Must have knowledge of off-season developmental programs: weight training, running, agility drills, and others
Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and be socially responsible
Connors State College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category, in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This provision includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.
