Lake Erie College
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Description
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:
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.