Job Title: Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach Intern
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Prepared Date April 15, 2024
SUMMARY:
This position will report to the Head Men’s Soccer Coach. This internship is designed as a 10 month educational experience from August 1 to May 31 and is designed to give an individual with an interest in coaching the opportunity to hone his or her skill development and coaching ability in one or more positions. The appointment is for one year, with a possible one-year renewal.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
Primary Responsibilities - Intern Functions:
Under the guidance of the Head Men’s Soccer Coach, the Intern will:
- Assist with identification, evaluation, and recruitment of student-athletes.
- Assist in all areas of team performance, including pre-season, post-season training, practice and competition.
- Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and provide encouragement, support and referral assistance as appropriate.
- Assist in the day-to-day operations, including not limited to, video breakdown, travel plans, equipment, and budget management.
- Assist and become active in promoting the program through social media.
- Implement and develop fundraising strategies to support annual operating budget.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Mean’s Head Soccer Coach.
Under the guidance of the Athletic Director, the Intern will:
- Have an opportunity to gain an understanding of the structure and organization of the NCAA, specifically Division III.
- Have an opportunity to gain an understanding of the role of athletics in a relatively small comprehensive University.
- Have an opportunity to gain exposure to athletic operations and event management beyond soccer.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines.
Minimum Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Coaching and/or playing experience at the men’s collegiate level
- The successful candidate must demonstrate effective and excellent leadership, motivational, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Preferred GK experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT The Athletics Department at Millikin University is devoted to student success from enrollment to commencement. We are dynamic, agile, and culturally responsive. We guide, support, and, on occasion, challenge students as they develop, refine, and pursue their academic, career, and personal endeavors. All staff are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful, and caring environment for student-athletes, colleagues, and visitors.
WORKING CONDITIONS Typical working conditions found in most outdoor athletic scenarios. Ability to work an untraditional work schedule. Ability to travel with the team, either by vehicle or plan. Occasionally sitting at a desk or table; occasional lifting 25 lbs. or more. Constant standing; hearing and visual acuity within normal range; ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally; high degree of mobility required. Dexterity to operate a keyboard. Outdoor exposure to all types of weather.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Communicates effectively and appropriately. Gets along and cooperates with co-workers and appropriately interacts with others. Participates and functions as an effective member of the team.
CONFIDENTIALITY Exchanges university information with others only on a "need to know" basis.
ATTENDANCE Promptly arrives for the designated shift. Follows all applicable policies regarding schedules, attendance, and organizational requirements. May involve longer days, weekends, and off shifts as required to successfully perform job duties. Excessive absenteeism will hinder successful job performance.
SAFETY Understands and always uses safe practices. Reports all unsafe conditions to Public Safety immediately. Assures all equipment functions properly before use. Knows and adheres to all safety and fire prevention rules and regulations. Knows location and use of personal protective equipment, fire plan, SDS and Disaster Plan.
UNIVERSAL ACCOUNTABILITY Provides excellent service to all customers striving to exceed their expectations. Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect. Is thoroughly committed to the mission and vision of Millikin University.