Assistant Coach. Men's Soccer

REPORTS TO:  HEAD COACH, MEN’S SOCCER
STATUS: FULL-TIME, EXEMPT, SALARIED
 
Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, invites applications for the full-time position of assistant coach, men’s soccer. The assistant coach is responsible for duties as assigned by the head coach, soccer and will manage a secondary responsibility as defined. Lake Erie College is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC).
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Acts as a visible person to represent the College in a positive manner and to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents.

• Assists in all phases of coaching for men’s soccer team.

• Develops and promotes a highly-competitive NCAA Division II program.
• Assists in the organization of the day-to-day operations of the men’s soccer program.  This will include:
  • Assists in recruiting qualified student-athletes to participate in the men’s soccer program, promoting Lake Erie College academic and athletic programs, while maintaining strong, positive relationships with the Office of Admissions.
  • Ensures that players associated with the soccer program are eligible under NCAA, Great Midwest Athletic Conference and Lake Erie College rules.
  • Effectively monitors student-athlete academic progress, referring or counseling where appropriate, and motivating the athlete.
  • Breaks down game/training film, including coordinating/overseeing film exchange.
  • Designs and implements training plans and execution.
  • Helps execute team fundraising efforts, including participation in camps and clinics, as well as other various activities.
  • Oversees the direction of the Men’s Reserve Team.
  • Leads planning and execution of camps and clinics.
• Projects and promotes an inclusive education with the highest standards, where student-athletes are empowered to leave lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens.
• Acts as an ambassador of the College and conducts oneself in a positive manner to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents.
• Operates within the mission of the College and athletics department to ensure a full NCAA DII student-athlete experience.
• Follows all institutional, GMAC and NCAA regulations regarding men’s soccer and athletics in general.Scouts and evaluates potential recruits.

• Works closely with the promotional and team fundraising efforts.
• Helps promote visibility and awareness of the men’s soccer team
• Assists with athletes’ study hall coverage and coordination.

• Assists with all game setups and operations.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends and to travel for team practices, competition and scouting.
• Assists with transportation of team in vans or bus, upon approval.
• Other duties as assigned by the head coach, men’s soccer or vice president for student affairs/director of athletics.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have demonstrated ability to recruit prospective student-athletes.
• Prior NCAA DII soccer playing or coaching experience preferred.
• Must have strong team-building and management skills.
• Growth and “doer” mindset and institutional teamwork ethic.
• Creative, strategic, thoughtful, and has a sense of humor.
• Must have good jokes and banter.  No personalities of a plank of wood!
• Must have ability to work across academic and administrative departments in a cooperative manner.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise respective staff, as well as understand the student-athletes' commitment to academics, is a must.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and the community.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.