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Position Summary The Assistant Men's Soccer Coach provides assistance to the Head Men’s Soccer Coaches regarding recruitment, coaching, and retention of soccer players. Demonstrating a willingness and capability to abide by Athletic Department, Eureka College, Saint Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III rules as applicable in soccer, the Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach provides daily assistance to the Head Men’s Soccer Coach as directed. Essential Functions Assist with the teaching the sport of soccer to the student-athletes at Eureka College. Assist with the evaluation, recruitment, and retention of soccer athletes at Eureka College. Assist with meeting recruitment and retention goals set by the college. Assist the Head Coach with recruitment reports. Assist with the daily planning, organization, and supervision of practices and competitions. Responsible for the operation of a men’s JV team. This includes scheduling games, overseeing away trips, and organizing and running practices for the JV team. Contribute to the overall program of a residential college. Game and Event Management when outside of the soccer season as scheduled. Additional Duties And Responsibilities Assist with the supervision, care for, and inventory equipment and facility. Oversee and maintain accurate statistics as needed for team sport working in conjunction with the Sports Information Director. Maintain effective working relationships within the athletic department team and the College as a whole in order to contribute to the overall success of all sport programs. Positively lead and contribute as a member of the Athletic Department both internally, around the college, and to external groups. Assist with the oversight of academic progress of student-athletes on the team. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Requirements Manage and coordinate meetings as assigned. Supervise other assistant coaches and student assistants. Education Essential: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four year college or university; or High School diploma/GED with related professional playing experience. Desirable: Master’s Degree. Experience Essential: At least one year of related experience. Desirable: College coaching experience. Licenses / Certifications Valid driver’s license. CPR, AED, and First Aid certification. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of soccer, rules and regulations, including NCAA and SLIAC (as applicable to soccer). Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of coaching. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to deliver knowledge to and instruct student-athletes in an effective manner. Knowledge of safety and first aid techniques. Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives and implementing effective solutions. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with a diverse population. Ability to positively contribute to a team environment. Knowledge of basic computer applications and electronic mail. Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work is routinely performed indoors, in office environments and in gyms, and other recreational environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Off campus travel is required. Work Schedule Varies, typical office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. Schedules vary depending on contests and practice schedules as well as recruitment. Target Salary Range $28,000 - 30,000 annually Benefits This position does not provide benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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