Sport Specialist - Men's Soccer

Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Athletics and the Head Coach, assists the Head Coach with assigned intercollegiate sport.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the assigned intercollegiate program.
• Assist with practice planning, game planning, student-athlete training and development, and film/video breakdown.
• Assist in the coordination of statistics and film crew for home and away games.
• Work at sport camps, outreach activities, and fundraising events in the athletic department.
• Assist in the coordination of concession stands in the athletic department.
• Work with the athletic equipment/event coordinator in distributing team gear, laundry room, equipment, field set-up, and clean-up.
• Assist the coaching staff with recruiting activities.
• Provide assistance with supervision in the Study Hall, front counter, and other assigned areas; assigned case management and one-to-one meetings to assist student-athletes with Academic Services, Financial Literacy, and Retention Support.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of this position.

Knowledge and Skills
Requires knowledge of modern instructional practices, procedures, and equipment. Requires knowledge of coaching techniques and theory. Requires interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Requires the skill to work with constant interruptions. The position requires knowledge of basic filing and record retention requirements and procedures. Requires the ability to use a computer and common office software. Requires sufficient knowledge of the English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare routine correspondence and internal memoranda.
 
Abilities
Requires the ability to work with a diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, and religious backgrounds of community college students. Ability to implement contemporary teaching methods and technologies. Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community organizations. Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively in the classroom. Ability to demonstrate commitment to professional growth and development through memberships in regional, state, and national organizations or other activities appropriate to the discipline or assignment.
 
Physical Abilities
Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of up to 75 pounds regularly. Requires the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds.   Requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly. Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials, moving objects, and observe work-in-progress. Requires speaking and hearing to carry on ordinary conversations. Requires the ability to reach overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Requires sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to use a computer keyboard and other office equipment.Education and Experience:
Graduation from High School or the equivalent and one year of experience working with interscholastic or intercollegiate programs.
 
Licenses and Certificates:
May require a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors (athletic field, classroom, and virtual classroom environment), where some safety considerations exist. Physical contact with athletes. Travel within and outside of the district will be required. Evening and weekend work.
Required Materials:

1. Online District Application
2. Resume

*Incomplete applications will not be accepted. It is the candidates' responsibility to make sure the application packet is complete. *
 
West Hills Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, or covered veteran's status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
 
Background Check: All of our positions require the ability to pass a background check and live scan.

Salary : $14