Assistant Coach-Women's Soccer-Grad Assistant - Cornerstone University

CLASSIFICATION: 12-month, Part-time, Graduate Assistant

REPORTS TO: Women’s Head Soccer Coach and Athletic Director

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

LOCATION: Bernice Hansen Athletic Center | Athletic Fields, Grand Rapids, MI

SUMMARY: The individual in this position is responsible for assisting in some aspects of the Cornerstone University Women’s Soccer program. This may include but is not limited to recruiting, scheduling, training, monitoring academic progress, fundraising and coaching team members. This position will support the head coach in the operation of the program.

COMPENSATION: Full tuition benefits, not including fees and books, subject to financial aid guidelines. General stipend offered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out some aspects of the Women’s Soccer program necessary to accomplish the objectives of the sport within the university, athletic department, WHAC, and NAIA rules and regulations
• Model commitment to Christian character and the Community Covenant standards in behavior and interactions with athletes, coaches, and officials
• Help to support spiritual and academic growth in partnership with head coach
• Help head coach recruit and retain highly skilled Christian student-athletes for the Women’s Soccer team
  • Scout high school games and club games for potential recruits
  • Correspond with recruits via email, letters, texts, and phone calls
• Manage social media platforms for the program
• Fulfill various game day management responsibilities as assigned by the head coach
• Orient and enforce student athlete adherence to the policies and regulations of the university and athletic department
• Provide guidance and assistance to student athletes on a range of personal issues
• Prepare practice schedules in coordination with head coach
• Lead, monitor, and coordinate training and practice sessions, ensuring that all safety guidelines and standards are maintained
• Help plan and administer off-season training programs
• Provide special training for individual team members as required
• Perform other duties as assigned
• 18 hours/week maximum, up to 936 hours/year maximum

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Acceptance into a Cornerstone University Master’s Degree program
• Successful experience in coaching soccer
• Success in a high school or collegiate program as a player
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to recruit Christian student-athletes with potential for academic and athletic success
• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment
• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession”
• Enthusiastic embrace of the Cornerstone University Identity, Mission and Vision statements