• Promote and integrate academics and athletics achievement in a competitive and successful environment.
• Lead the Men’s Soccer Development team and assist with the First Team.
• Run games for the development team and assist the first team.
• Recruit competitive and eligible student-athletes.
• Plan and conduct practice sessions to enable team success.
• Evaluate players and conduct individual player meetings to support their growth.
• Maintain proper discipline at practices and competitions in a non-abusive manner.
• Assist the Head Coach in maintaining and inventorying team equipment.
• Run ID Camps and Summer Camps at the College.
• Represent the College and the Athletic Department at a high level, setting a good example.
• Establish rapport quickly with students and their families while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Dress appropriately for office, practice, and team competitions in proper college apparel.
• Teach and maintain a healthy team environment, promoting the NAIA Champions of Character 5 Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Sportsmanship, and Servant Leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business, science, or a closely related field.
• Playing experience at the college and/or professional level.
• Prior experience in college coaching and goalkeeper coaching preferred.
• Experience working in a college environment with faculty, staff, and students preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sport specifics, strength training, and game day competitions.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early/late hours, occasional weekends, and travel.
• Valid SC Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely drive 15-passenger vehicles.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to work well in a team setting, take on extra duties, and communicate effectively.
• High attention to detail and a personal standard of excellence.
• Desire and knowledge to help maintain sports facilities as needed for practice and competitions.
• Required to report any athlete/team issues detrimental to the team, department, or college; any illegal activities must be reported immediately.
• Willingness to work within and follow the guidelines of the College and the Department of Athletics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; excellent interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move and lift 30 to 50 pounds independently and perform strenuous physical labor.
• Ability to exert 30 to 50 pounds of force frequently.
• May be required to use a ladder and perform frequent bending, squatting, standing, reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, crawling, and occasional sitting.
• Occasional work in small, hard-to-reach spaces.
• Work performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Potential exposure to hazardous situations based on work to be performed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to bright/dim light, dust, pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes, noxious odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals.

Interested candidates should apply by [Insert Application Instructions Here]. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.