Part Time Assistant Men's Soccer Coach - Niagara County Community College : Job Details

Position Information

Position Title Part Time Assistant Men's Soccer Coach Position Category Part Time Staff Position Status 12 Month FLSA Exempt Advertised Salary $3,000 Department Inter-Collegiate Athletics & Recreation Working Hours Varies General Description

SUNY Niagara is seeking a part time Assistant Men's Soccer Coach. In conjunction with the Director of Athletics and Head Men's Soccer Coach, this individual will be responsible for assisting in the planning, directing, programming, supervising and implementing the duties and functions of the men's soccer program.

Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary plus strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.

Typical Work Activities

1. Responsible for assisting in the administering all aspects of the program, including coaching, promoting, making team travel arrangements, requisitioning and maintaining equipment, supervising students, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, and fulfilling other duties as they arise or as assigned by the Head Coach.

2. Responsible for being thoroughly familiar with and complying with all College, department, regional, district, and NJCAA policies.

3. Responsible for assisting in providing instruction and training necessary to create skills, techniques, and physical conditioning sufficient to enable participant to compete safely and competently.

4. Responsible for providing on-site supervision during all practice and game situations including locker room supervision.

5. Responsible for adhering to all the guidelines, policy/procedures in the department policy manual.

6. Responsible for exhibiting a high level of expertise in his or her sport and to seek self-improvement by attending clinics, seminars, and other developmental programs.

7. Responsible for treating the academic achievement and requirements necessary for progress toward a degree as a matter of the highest priority for the student-athlete, and to be sensitive to final examination schedules when scheduling practice and game competition.

8. Effectively assisting the Head Coach in encouraging a sufficient number of new student-athletes to attend the college annually.

9. Responsible for assisting the Coordinator of Athletics and taking an active part in all departmental fund-raising/promotion projects.

10. Responsible for representing the College on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and to exhibit ethical behavior.

11. Responsible for treating opposing coaches, officials, students, and colleagues with respect and dignity.

12. Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in determining, within the scope of the athletic department policies, which squad members will receive season-end awards, and assist the Head Coach in conferring them at the College-sponsored awards program.

13. Responsible for, at the conclusion of the sport season, assisting the Head Coach in developing a summary report on their specific program.

14. Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Coordinator of Athletics.

Essential Functions

Ability to navigate relationships with a diverse population. Ability to relate to senior college administrators, faculty and staff as well as members of the local community and schools; ability to supervise student-workers in a wide variety of intramural activities; ability to work effectively with a diverse population; ability and licensed to operate a motor vehicle.

Required Qualifications

* High School graduate;

* two (2) years college or four (4) years high school coaching experience in the soccer;

* certified or willing to become certified in first aid, CPR, and AED use.

Desirable Qualifications

Associate's degree.

License(s)/Certifications About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county's three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the world's biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry caf, at NFCI.

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students' current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S243P Open Date 07/24/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

SUNY considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

* cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications

* resume

* unofficial transcripts

* names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

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