Title: Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

Position Type: Professional Tech Part-Time

College: Lamar Community College

Division: Administrative Services

Department: LCC Athletics

Campus: Lamar Main Campus

Location: Lamar

Salary Range: 18185

Who We Are:

Expand your career opportunities at Lamar Community College by working alongside diverse colleagues who value integrity, professionalism, and each other while inspiring academic excellence. If you desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others through learning, LCC is a place for you. We will support your personal and career goals and help you succeed as part of our team! Lamar Community College has an exciting opportunity for you to be our next Assistant Women's Soccer Coach. We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, dedicated individual who will lead and implement LCC’s strategic plan.

Job Summary:

LCC is seeking an energetic and dedicated Assistant Soccer Coach to join our women's team and mentor our student-athletes. This position is a part-time, year-round assistant soccer coaching position. The right candidate for this job will be enthusiastic and will be ready to contribute to the growth and success of the team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assist to recruit student-athletes in accordance with NJCAA, Region IX and LCC rules and regulations including official and unofficial recruiting visits and admissions procedures
2. Support retention of student-athletes
3. Monitor and report academic progress of team members
4. Prepare and maintain gymnasium
5. Assist with practices
6. Attend and assist at all scheduled games and team events
7. Demonstrate sportsmanship at all times while serving as the Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
8. Comply with all requirements of FERPA, Title IX, Clery, policies of the institution, the Colorado Community College System, and all local, state and federal laws while performing the required duties of the position
9. Other duties as assigned by the Women's Head Soccer Coach

Competencies/KSAs:

Knowledge of sport-specific coaching techniques, recruiting practices, and NJCAA regulations.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to recruit, develop, mentor, and retain student-athletes.
Ability to foster academic success, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Ability to assist with program operations, travel, scheduling, and compliance requirements.
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, and commitment to student success.
Positive role model for student-athletes.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Ability to maintain compliance with institutional and athletic governing body requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or euqivelant combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience playing soccer at a collegiate level
• Ability to work varied schedule
• Strong oral communication skills
• Disciplined to work productively with minimal supervision with a strong can-do attitude and an ability to roll up your sleeves to get things done
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a positive manner with superiors, peers and students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations
• Previous experience as a soccer coach or assistant coach at some level
• Previous experience recruiting soccer players

Selection Process:

One round-interview process

All applications must be submitted online. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application package that includes:

1. Cover Letter describing interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the requirements
2. Current Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references; to include one (1) recent supervisor, one (1) recent colleague.
4. Official Transcripts verifying the highest degree earned will be required upon offer of employment and should be sent to audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu.

Application Instructions: 

By submitting an application for this position, applicants certify that all statements, information, and documents provided are true, complete, and accurate to the best of their knowledge. Applicants further acknowledge that any omissions, misrepresentations, or false information-whether intentional or unintentional-may result in disqualification from consideration, disciplinary action, termination of employment, and/or legal action as permitted by law.

Notice to all Applicants

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• LCC participates in E-Verify.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• LCC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Additional Compensation Includes:
✓ Lodging
✓ Internet

Benefits Include:
✓ Free access to Fitness Center
✓PERA Retirement
✓1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked (maximum 48)