Title: Assistant Women's Soccer

Position Type: Professional Tech Part time, 195 days per year

College: Otero College

Division: Student Affairs

Department: OC Athletics

Campus: Otero College

Location: La Junta

Salary Range: $26,676 with on-campus housing and a meal plan

Who We Are:

At Otero College, we are more than a college, we are a community dedicated to students’ personal and professional growth through high-quality education and workforce training. With more than 30 academic and workforce programs, a student-centered culture, and a commitment to supporting employee growth, Otero College provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
Our faculty and staff are passionate about student success and work to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students feel a sense of belonging. Through meaningful connections and personalized support, Otero employees help students build confidence, stay engaged, and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.
Otero College offers the opportunity to contribute to student success while enjoying the benefits of living and working in a rural community. Join the Rattler family and help shape the future of our students.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all aspects of an intercollegiate athletic program at Otero College. This includes coaching, academic monitoring and support, athlete recruitment, program operations, community engagement, and team travel. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in creating a positive, inclusive, and development-focused environment for student-athletes and represents the college in both athletic and community settings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Team & Athlete Support
1. Assist with the recruitment and recommendation of prospective student-athletes.
2. Contribute to practices, competitions, and skill instruction, including individual athlete development.
3. Support athletes in physical conditioning, injury prevention, and health awareness.
4. Help supervise practices, film sessions, and scheduled training activities.
5. Serve as acting Head Coach during games, practices, or events in the absence of the Head Coach, when authorized by the Athletic Director.
6. Assist in monitoring academic progress of student-athletes; help manage study tables and tutor coordination.
7. Promote athlete accountability in attendance, academic integrity, and personal conduct.
Program Operations & Logistics
1. Support the planning and coordination of team travel, lodging, and meals.
2. Assist in the setup and management of all home competitions and practice facilities.
3. Help track and manage equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
4. Collaborate with the Head Coach on data collection, statistics, scouting reports, and player evaluations.
5. Aid in planning and leading individual and team camps, clinics, or special events hosted by the college.
6. Assist with public relations efforts, including submitting press releases, athlete highlights, and program updates to the college’s marketing or PR department.
College & Community Engagement
1. Foster positive relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, and local stakeholders.
2. Represent the athletic program and college at community events and fundraising activities.
3. Build and maintain recruiting relationships with area high schools, clubs, and relevant organizations.
4. Contribute to college-wide and departmental initiatives that promote student success and community engagement.
5. Support the planning and execution of NJCAA-sanctioned events, tournaments, and on-campus competitions hosted by Otero College.
Facility Coordination & Game Management
1. Assist in managing facility usage across college and community partners, including city facilities and high school usage agreements.
2. Support athletic department staff with the operations and logistics of other Otero sports programs when requested.
3. Contribute to intramural sports programming and assist with large events hosted on campus.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Obtain and maintain a Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (Class C CDL with Passenger Endorsement).
2. Serve as a trained driver of college vehicles for team travel, following all CDL safety protocols including pre- and post-trip inspections.
3. Monitor and report any vehicle issues to the Athletic Director. Submit a Motor Vehicle Record annually.
4. Help enforce program expectations, discipline, and compliance with institutional, NJCAA, and academic standards.
5. Promote an inclusive team culture where student-athletes from all backgrounds feel supported, respected, and valued.
6. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Competencies/KSAs:

Knowledge of coaching principles, athlete development, recruitment practices, and NJCAA regulations.
Skill in coaching, mentoring, communication, organization, and coordinating athletic operations and events.
Ability to build positive relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, community partners, and prospective recruits.
Ability to support student-athlete success through leadership, accountability, and a commitment to academic and personal development.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain compliance with institutional, athletic, and safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of experience, training, and education
• Coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL with passenger endorsement. Proof of a valid driver’s license must be provided upon hire.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience
• Experience with athlete recruitment
• Familiarity with NJCAA rules and eligibility compliance

Selection Process:

Position will remain open until filled with a priority date of DATE.

Application Instructions: 

The search will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants.

Additional Information/Benefits:

At Otero, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:
• Flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. Otero contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k) and 457 plans are also available.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP).
• Generous paid time off benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
• State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
• Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.