Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Job Title: Assistant Men's Soccer Coach Location: Americus, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 299460 About Us Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state‑of‑the‑art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia. Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond. Job Summary This position is responsible for assisting in coaching the university's men's soccer program. Responsibilities Assists in planning and managing practices and game day activities. (40%) Instructs, coaches, and motivates players. Recruits student athletes. (20%) Attends high school games. Evaluates players. Communicates with coaches and players. Advises and monitors the academic progress of student athletes. (10%) Provides advice and support to struggling students. Monitors student athletes community service. Ensures compliance with eligibility requirements. Maintains equipment and supply inventory. (5%) Purchases program equipment. Submits requisitions for equipment purchases. Coordinates team travel. (10%) Reserves transportation for away games. Prepares expense reports and travel authorizations. Coordinates meals and hotels. Instructs courses in the College of Education. (10%) Required Qualifications Educational Requirements: Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required. Other Required Qualifications: Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Required Experience: More than one year of related experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate sports. Knowledge of college‑level athletic program management principles. Knowledge of men's soccer rules and procedures. Knowledge of computers and job‑related software programs. SKILLS Skill in the coaching and training of student athletes. Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions. Skill in oral and written communication. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices. Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr