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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Must adhere to all policies and procedures of Midland College as it relates to working with students and College employees, as required to professionally perform the job responsibilities of this position
• Willingness and ability to develop recruiting relationships and the skill to identify and effectively recruit prospective students
• Knowledge in the use of various social media platforms for opportunities to positively promote the respective Midland College athletics program and/or coaching staff
• Demonstrated knowledge and teaching abilities that will be used in the skill and physical development of student-athletes (both team and individual)
• The ability to convey to the individual or team, necessary techniques, drill work and understanding of the sport
• Ability to work within supervised guidelines and show a willingness and ability to execute work-related tasks with minimal or no direct oversight
• Ability to work with people in the greater community, across the various Midland College Departments and within the Midland College Athletic Department
• Ability to manage and positively motivate Midland College program participants from diverse populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA, NJCAA, NJCAA Region 5 and WJCAC rules and regulations; knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations are also very helpful in the scope of the stated job duties
• A willingness to work closely with the head coach to effectively and positively teach, train and develop students within the program
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to positively lead the students within the given program
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching and coaching or player development that directly relates to the given sport, including the strength and conditioning of those athletes
• Demonstrated recruiting experience and ability at the college and/or professional level(s)
• Experience, certifications, or degrees in areas of human movement and/or increased athletic performance (e.g., Kinesiology, Exercise Sports Science, Human Performance)
• Playing experience at the college/university and/or professional level
• Posses a valid Texas Commercial Driver License or willingness to earn a CDL

Essential Functions

• The primary job duty of an Assistant Coach is to provide quality coaching and instruction to students participating in the program, develop, implement, and teach skills related to a particular athletic program
• Successfully identify, recruit, coach, and develop student-athletes
• Scout opponents, both under the direct supervision/direction of the head coach or without direct supervision/direction to teach and prepare athletes for competition
• Oversee game-day-related tasks
• Supervise student-athletes in college housing (residence halls), team lodging, and dining hall on an as-needed basis with knowledge of the head coach
• Participate in teaching soft skills identified as goals in athletics
• Monitor classroom attendance, academic performance, and academic progress of members of the team; teach academic responsibility and awareness
• Assist the head coach with teaching team conditioning activities, player drill work, skill development, and overall player improvement in practices, during games/competitions, and in the off-season
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with the head athletic trainer or designated medical professional to ensure the health and safety of all student-athletes; teach and promote healthy choices
• Update NJCAA and NJCAA Region 5 websites in compliance with NJCAA, NJCAA Region 5, and WJCAC rules and by-laws, including team and individual player statistics as well as schedules, rosters, and other related items
• Assist or spearhead, under the guidance and oversight of the head coach, all student-athlete service learning activities, as well as any fundraising events/activities for the program
• Organize and assist with planning and executing sports-specific camp activities for individual players or in a team camp setting; this includes teaching of sport-related techniques
• Assist in the planning of team-related travel as well as any travel that is required for the program staff, team, or individual members of the team with the express knowledge and approval of the head coach
• Other duties as required

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus
• Ability to travel for competitions, training/strength and conditioning, required meetings, business and social events/activities e.g., national conventions both in town and out-of-town
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Ability to perform the normal physical demands of the sport being coached
• Frequently moves boxes or equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, and attend Midland College or community events
• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions

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