Claremont, California
Stanford, California
Posted: 11-Jul-25
Location: Claremont, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: $17-17.50/HOUR
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Internal Number: REQ-7380
BASIC FUNCTION:
This position is responsible for assisting the Head Men’s Soccer Coach in all facets of the program, including but not limited to: organizing and conducting team training and practices, recruiting, team travel logistics, scholar-athlete development, and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. This position will also be responsible for additional administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach and assist the Sport Operations Department, primarily while out of season.
Given our commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions.
STAGS SOCCER - https://cmsathletics.org/sports/mens-soccer
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of athletics in the liberal arts college curriculum and the integration of the student-athlete and coaching staff into the overall educational experience offered at The Colleges.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coaching (67%)
Reporting to the Head Men’s Soccer Coach, the assistant coach works both independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Assist head coach with developing and implementing training and instruction for practices and competitions.
- Provide assistance with all administrative aspects of the sports program. This includes but is not limited to: prompt completion of all administrative paperwork, team travel logistics, creation of practice plans, scholar-athlete and team development, and collaboration with CMS athletics staff in the areas of sports medicine, business operations, compliance, equipment, facilities, and events.
- Recruit and retain academically qualified student-athletes to the highly selective liberal arts institutions of Claremont McKenna and Harvey Mudd Colleges.
- Comply with all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Division III, CMS Athletics, and the SCIAC (Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), reporting any violations or concerns to the CMS Compliance Department.
- Remain in good standing of all required training and certifications, including but not limited to concussion management, mental health resources, and sexual violence prevention.
- Represent CMS Athletic Department and the men’s soccer program in a positive manner within the SCIAC as well as regionally and nationally.
Athletic Department or Campus Operations (33%)
- Work closely with the Sport Operations team to assist with Games Management, primarily during the off-season.
- Assist with facility operations, including lining fields, setup and takedown of arena bleachers and carpeting.
- Ensure efficient operation of all competitive contests for participants, officials, visiting institutions and fans.
- Occasionally serve as the lead admin for Games Management, supervising student workers and ensuring a smooth gameday experience.
- Perform any other duties deemed necessary for the functioning and success of the Athletic Facilities and Sport Operations.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:
EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
EXPERIENCE: Previous collegiate participation and coaching are preferred. Experience in the recruitment of academically focused scholar-athletes is preferred.
LICENSES: A valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured under the College’s authorized driver’s policy is required to drive College-owned vehicles.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.
Deploy professional skills, in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College’s strategic interests.
An evident understanding of the role of athletics in the liberal arts college environment is required.
Experience in recruiting student-athletes to highly selective institutions preferred.
Strong administrative and interpersonal skills required.
Appropriate certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, or willingness to complete certifications upon hire is required.
Must be proficient in basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and associated professional software (such as Internet research, and menu-driven databases). Must demonstrate understanding of the use of equipment in assessing and improving department systems and processes to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate effective, accurate and clear communication with excellent/strong verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, phone and customer service skills. Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of duties.
Use strong organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and keen attention to detail.
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REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position will vary, with the flexibility to set work hours appropriate to the needs of the program. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours will be required. Travel will be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the College or division. This is an 11-month position; the month off should be either June or July.
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a full-time, 11-month, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position.
Supervisor – AB1825: Yes
Mandatory Reporter – CA Penal Code: Yes
Responsible Employee – Title IX: Yes
Campus Security Authority – The Clery Act: Yes
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Student Workers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy (up to 50 lbs.).
APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour.
GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing the risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop over time, accordingly the College reviews this job description on a periodic basis and make changes of business necessity.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is “at-will”, meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement, expressed or implied, between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.
Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490. All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.
Disability Accommodations
In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.
An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for assistance.