Youth Soccer Coach jobs in Adams, OR

Job Description

Summary Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at its main campus in La Grande, OR.

The Assistant Soccer Coach assists the head coach in all facets of the program to develop an elite NAIA soccer program that will be competitive and advance the team in the competition, academics, and in the community.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess the ability to lead, teach and coach student-athletes in a challenging environment.

The assistant coach will have a strong focus on recruiting and coaching instruction.

Assists the Head Women’s Soccer Coach in all areas including :

Monitors and evaluates student-athletes performance and provides appropriate feedback.

Teaches skills, techniques, and strategies for team play.

Assists in the coordination and execution of plans for practices.

Helps coordinate film breakdown.

Assists with recruitment efforts.

Supports the team by traveling to the competition.

Performs other duties assigned by the head coach.

Key Competencies

The Eastern Oregon University Assistant Soccer Coach is expected to adhere to the NAIA Coaches Code and EOU’s Athletic Department’s guiding principles :

1) Support the physical, emotional, social, and mental development of student-athletes through a robust system of care and support that produces quality student-athlete experiences.

2) Reflect on high standards of academic excellence.

3) A competent pursuit of athletic excellence shown by competing for Frontier Conference titles and participating in NAIA postseason play by advancing to the national championships.

4) Embrace the responsibility for equitable treatment and promotion of diversity, acceptance, and inclusion.

5) Encourage department innovation for enhanced success, and cultivate a mindset for growth, professional development, work-life integration, and department financial vitality.

6) Promote community engagement and student-athlete character development through respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, and servant leadership.

7) Strictly adhere to the highest level of fiscal control and full compliance with all governing associations with transparency and integrity.

8) Engage EOU alumni through collaborative efforts that generate Lifelong Mountie loyalty and support. Responsibilities Recruiting

Assist the Head Coach to successfully research, scout, evaluate and contact prospective student-athletes while operating within the guidelines of the department, institution, and NAIA at all times.

Training

• Assist the Head Coach to design, conduct and monitor all athletically related activities per NAIA and institutional regulations regarding competition, practice, and conditioning opportunities.
• Work with the Head Coach to evaluate student-athletes performance in competition, practice, and conditioning situations in order to identify strengths and areas of improvement.
• Provide leadership during competition, practice, and conditioning sessions to facilitate proper technique and attitudes towards each other, opponents, and athletic department.

Competitions

• Assist in the development of sound game plans and strategies for the team in preparation of competitions.
• Assist team-related game day activities including practices, pre and postgame meals, travel, lodging, and any related functions.

Public Relations / Fundraising

• Participate in public relations activities as approved by taking part in interviews with print, radio, or television media.
• Represent the university at professional, civic, booster, or alumni events as requested.
• Take an active role in any general Booster Club and / or department activities intended to secure resources for the department.

Be actively engaged in a civic organization of your choice.

Administrative Duties

• Assist with the development of overall facility schedules as it relates to competitions, practice, visiting teams, and camps.
• Cooperate with all other coaches and staff in order to further enhance the operations of the entire department and university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.

Preferred Qualifications

Last updated : 2024-08-03