Athletic Coach Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Main Campus, Coos Bay, OR
Job Type: Assistant Coach
Job Number: 2025-00012
Department: Athletics
Division: Student Services
Opening Date: 06/30/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NA
Primary Purpose
To assist the head coach with coaching, recruitment, and management of an athletic program.
This is a part-time hourly pool. Applications are collected for possible immediate, or future college vacancies. this type of employment is temporary and often sporadic. You may only be contacted if a review of your application results in the intent to pursue your candidacy. Contact Human Resources at (541) 888-7115 with any questions.
Description of Essential Functions

1. Assist the Head Coach while providing guidance to players' academic and athletic experience.
2. Assist in recruitment and retaining a full roster of student-athletes for an athletic program at Southwestern.
3. To coach/coordinate/assist in the supervision of an Athletic Program.
4. Adhere to established Southwestern Athletic Department Coaches Handbook.
5. Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of coaching techniques through a plan of professional development.
6. Attend scheduled athletic contests, attend professional conferences and required institutional meetings, assist with game management as necessary and other duties as assigned.
7. Attend conferences, clinics and professional meetings.
8. Follow safety procedures and maintain work area a clean and orderly manner.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of successful instruction/coaching in high school or college athletics OR four (4) years of participation at college athletic level.
Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally with groups and/or individual, and deal with peers, the public and the community in a positive, empathetic and professional manner.
• Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient communication and human relations skills to resolve complaints/issues, defuse anger, and gain cooperation.
• Working knowledge of and a commitment to intercollegiate eSports rules and regulations. Demonstrated success in recruiting a full roster of athletes specifically for collegiate level eSports programs.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. Strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including travel, various hours and possible weekends/evenings, as well as work days at other College locations.
• Exhibit a high level of technology literacy, including knowledge of retail systems and computer software and hardware. Ability to use internet searching, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as needed. Able to learn and function in the College's information management system and learn new software as needed.
• Ability to model and ensure diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status. Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives, and abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills and abilities with receive preferred consideration through the selection process:

• Demonstrated success in coaching adult student-athletes.
• Demonstrated success in coaching at the College level.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES
A valid Oregon driver's license (or able to obtain) and ability to meet college's insurability standards.
First Aid Certification/CPR OR ability to obtain upon offer of employment.
Additional Job Information
JOB TITLE: Assistant Athletic Coach
LOCATION: Coos County
FTE: Part-Time
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
PAY GRADE: Adjunct Faculty Salary Schedule
EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Enclosed
REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics and the Head Coach.
CLASSIFICATION: Adjunct Faculty
REVISION DATE: September 2013
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.
For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.
Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.
Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.
The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq
NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.
Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report
The "Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.
OTHER BENEFITS:

• Tuition waiver awarded per term of employment
• Use of Recreation Center
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• State Health Insurance Availability if eligible for Oregon PERS
• Opportunity to be eligible for Oregon PERS

01
Do you have (or ability to obtain) and able to maintain a current First Aid with CPR/AED certification?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have (or able to obtain) a valid Oregon Driver License?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of college level or the equivalent of coaching experience do you have?

• None
• Up to 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 plus years

04
Did a Head Coach recommend you for this position?

• Yes
• No

05
If yes, what Head Coach recommended you?
06
What sport are you interested in coaching? (check all that apply)

• Men's Baseball
• Men's Basketball
• Men's Soccer
• Men's Wrestling
• Women's Basketball
• Women's Soccer
• Women's Softball
• Women's Volleyball
• Women's Wrestling
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Swimming
• Track & Field

Required Question