Assistant Men's Soccer Coach Job Des Plaines area,Illinois USA,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

Overview

About Oakton College:
Educate. Empower. Transform. At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive.

We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future.

We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston.

As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.

Job Description

Basic Function and Responsibility: Under direct supervision, provide support to the Head Men s Soccer Coach and the Soccer program through match coaching, player and team skill development and recruitment and retention of academically and athletically prepared students. Support activities of the soccer program within the rules and guidelines of the NJCAA, the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and the college. Demonstrate a sound and committed educational philosophy for holistic student development including academic, athletic and personal.

Support the mission and philosophy of the college.

Characteristics

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the Head Coach planning and conducting in season and off-season team practice and conditioning programs.

Assist the Head Coach and players during game play.

Assist individual players in soccer skill development through skills training and weight and conditioning training.

Assist in the identification and recruitment of new players to the program. This may include traveling to regional high school and club soccer events and soccer showcases.

Assist in the scheduling of soccer practices and matches, including arranging transportation, driving a team vehicle, securing funds for travel, making travel arrangements, etc.

Represent the Athletic Department and the Men s Soccer program on college committees or task forces and at college events and/or other public meetings.

Communicate as necessary with the other Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and NJCAA Region IV Soccer Coaches.

Participate in Athletic Coaches professional development including annual training in NJCAA regulations, CPR, AED usage, Blood Born Pathogen, Exercise Induced Asthma and use of Epi-Pen.

Secure and maintain certification in First Aid and CPR/AED required.

Assist the Athletic Department in the academic support of student athletes as well as the facilitation of academic support activities including the collection of academic progress reports.

Perform other job duties as assigned.

Supervision:

Administative supervision is received from the Senior Manager of Athletics and direct supervision is received from the Head Men s Soccer Coach.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional supervision exercised of the Men s Soccer team members, managers and student employees.

Requirements

An associate s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and abilities can be obtained is required. A bachelor s degree is preferred.

One year of soccer coaching experience as a head or assistant coach at the college, high school, club or travel team levels is required. Collegiate coaching experience preferred.

Collegiate level playing experience preferred.

Knowledge of NJCAA/NCAA/NAIA rules and regulations is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning and leadership skills and positive role model for young adults is expected.

Ability to work independently in an unstable and chaotic environment desired.

Valid Class "D" driver s license required.

Work performed in different environments including interior/office work areas, gymnasiums and outdoor areas.

Work will require significant physical effort associated with coaching and teaching soccer skills and techniques. The work will also require the lifting and movement of equipment up to 50 pounds

Limited exposure to physical risk

Regional travel required with occasional extended out of state travel for post season competition.

References:
Two soccer related references required.

Additional Information

Part-time faculty are paid on a lecture hour equivalents (LHE) basis. For most courses, the LHE is the same as a credit hour. For others, the LHE represents additional work for teaching the class, such as grading papers for Composition classes or teaching a class with a laboratory section (computers,…


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