Job Description

Centre College invites applications for the position of Assistant Men's Soccer Coach. This is an exempt (salary) position.

Under supervision of the Head Men’s Soccer Coach, provide assistance in the leadership of all coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for a nationally competitive Division III men’s soccer program. Individual reports to the Head Men’s Soccer Coach as well as to the Deputy AD (or designee) with a secondary duty to be assigned.

• Assist in organizing, preparing and conducting practices, training, and competition;
• Recruit student-athletes in accordance with all Centre College, Southern Athletic Association, and NCAA rules and regulations;
• Assist in directing all aspects of the program;
• Assist with the holistic development of men’s soccer student-athletes;
• Represent the program and the College to students, parents, alumni, and the general public;
• Assist in managing the daily operations and administration facets of the men’s soccer program, including but not limited to, field set-up and maintenance;
• Actively participate in department-wide fundraising initiatives;
• Assist in all duties as assigned by the Head Coach or the Director of Athletics;
• Secondary duty to be assigned at a later date;
• Contribute to the overall success of the department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned;
• Demonstrate an appreciation for and sensitivity to a diverse academic community, fostering an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from a variety of social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

  Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree with previous collegiate playing experience required; previous collegiate coaching experience preferred.                         

  Knowledge and Skills

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the sport of soccer and its playing rules;
  • Ability to foster a team environment; demonstrated coaching skills in sport of soccer; knowledge of travel, lodging, planning, and scheduling;
  • A commitment to the NCAA Division III philosophy of athletics, sufficient knowledge of NCAA and SAA rules and regulations, and a demonstrated ability to successfully recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes;
  • The ability, and desire, to work successfully within a team-oriented athletic department. 

  Physical Requirements:

  • Moderate physical activity.  Requires handling up to 25 pounds.            
  • Standing and or walking for more than four hours per day.

  Benefits

  Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  Retirement Plan
  Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program
  Long-Term Disability
  Holiday Shutdown Period
  Staff Education and Development
  Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children 
  Gym Access
  Pet Insurance
  Free Library Access
  Campus Bookstore Discounts
  Discounted Norton Center Subscription Packages

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