Joliet Junior College·Joliet, Illinois
Assists the Head Coach in organizing practices, recruiting student-athletes, and managing team travel and equipment. Provides moral and ethical leadership while focusing on the training and conditioning of student-athletes.
Position Title: Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer STATUS: Part time DEPARTMENT: Athletics DIVISION: Student Development CLASSIFICATION: Exempt UNION: Non-union REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics PLACEMENT: Stipend HIRING RANGE: $4,600 - $10,000 stipend Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. POSITION SUMMARY Assists Head Coach with organization of practices, experience in coaching, recruitment, team travel, fundraising, and a commitment to providing a positive student-athlete experience. Assists in the training, teaching and conditioning student-athletes. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills are required. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist with the recruitment of student-athletes. 2. Assist with organizing and supervising practices and practice plans, set up and take down equipment, hand out equipment, assist with drills. 3. Travel to scheduled contests with team. 4. Assist with ordering/inventory of all equipment. 5. Provide a high quality of moral and ethical leadership to student-athletes. 6. Participate in achieving departmental and college goals and objectives. 7. Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. One (1) year of coaching experience. 3. Effective interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills. 4. Valid Illinois Driver’s License. 5. Ability to work with diverse populations. 6. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence. 7. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills. 2. Computer experience and technology skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office. 3. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency. 4. Demonstrated multicultural competence. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 1. The employee is often required to stand, walk, run, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch. Vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 2. Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events. 3. Ability to travel in state and nationally. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors daily, as weather conditions permit, in the athletics environment. Noise level can be moderate to loud. BENEFITS Not benefit eligible Full Time/Part Time: Part time Union (If Applicable): Scheduled Hours: 28 Founded in 1901 as the nation’s first public community college, JJC’s dedication to student learning, community prosperity, and personal growth has influenced generations of students and community partners. Our six campuses and extension centers ensure accessibility and empower 30,000 students annually to improve their lives through the power of education. Our commitment to our mission drives the change and innovation necessary to meet the evolving needs of our students, employees, and community. Our continued success is drawn from talented, diverse, and committed employees whose knowledge and passion for education create a thriving culture both in and out of the classroom. JJC supports an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone can learn, grow, and perform at their best. We invite you to apply your skills and experience in a way that supports excellence and rewards your contributions. Join our family and make JJC your first choice! ANNUAL CLERY SAFETY REPORT (ASR) NOTICE Joliet Junior College is committed to assisting members of the JJC community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual CLERY security report is available at the JJC Police Department website: along with other safety information. If you would like to receive the ASR in booklet form, you may stop by the Campus Police Department located on Main Campus in G-1024 or call Campus Police at 815-280-2234. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety such as crime prevention and reporting, police law enforcement authority, disciplinary procedures and other related security policies. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous years for all JJC campuses, property owned and controlled by JJC District 525 and on public property immediately adjacent to JJC campuses. This information is required by law and is made available by the Joliet Junior College Police Department.
Requires a high school diploma, at least one year of coaching experience, and a valid Illinois Driver's License. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations and possess strong interpersonal skills.
Market context
In Illinois, assistant coaching roles in men’s soccer often draw candidates with prior team experience and strong communication skills, especially when programs need support working with diverse student-athletes. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, at least one year of coaching experience, and a valid Illinois Driver’s License. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time when comparing openings. Before applying, review the school’s coaching expectations and be ready to describe your experience supporting players and staff.