Adjunct Faculty- Head Men's Soccer Coach

Adjunct Faculty - Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Head Men’s Soccer Coach is responsible for all phases of the Men’s soccer program in accordance with the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) rules and philosophies. In conjunction with and approval from the Director of Athletics, the head coach will provide program direction and vision, establish student‑athlete recruitment strategies and goals, oversee and supervise assistant and volunteer coaches, assist with student‑athlete academic success, create competition strategies and practice plans, deliver coaching direction to student athletes, coordinate with sports information and training staffs, assure proper oversight of practices and games, and assure full education of and compliance with NJCAA and Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) regulations.

Requisition
Employee Group
:
Adjunct Faculty – Please note this is a non‑classroom coach position covered by the Faculty Association collective bargaining agreement.
Schedule
:
Winter Semester
Compensation
:
Adjunct Faculty – Part time (50% paid in fall semester and 20% paid in winter semester)
* Reports to
:
Director of Athletics
Posting Opens
: 12/15/2025

• Direct and coordinate the activities of the men’s soccer program in the planning, organizing and coaching of the Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) men’s soccer team.
• Ensure compliance with college, conference, and NJCAA policies and regulations.
• Support the academic success of student‑athletes at GRCC.
• Ensure student‑athlete study table requirements are met each week and progress reports are completed and turned in to the Athletic Department on time throughout each semester.
• Follow up on prospective student athlete inquiries through emails, texts or phone calls.
• Recruit student‑athletes by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in person or by videotape, and on‑campus visits.
• Responsible for coordinating recruiting visits and prospective student‑athlete tryouts in accordance with NJCAA and GRCC guidelines.
• Provide student‑athletes with information and opportunities at the next level, with the goal of graduating student‑athletes from GRCC and moving them on to NCAA or NAIA institutions.
• Establish relationships with high school and college coaches for recruitment of student‑athletes.
• Reconcile expenditures of budgeted funds, organizing and turning in all receipts in accordance with GRCC policies.
• Maintain and purchase athletic equipment within annual plan and budget guidelines with approval from the Director of Athletics.
• Assign or intake team athletic equipment when appropriate, communicating any equipment/apparel issues with the Director of Athletics and Equipment Manager.
• Assist the Director of Athletics in scheduling non‑conference competition by appropriate timelines to allow other administrative needs to be met (event management, athletic trainer, officials, travel, lodging, meals, etc.).
• Submit practice schedule to Director of Athletics for approval. Follow all Ford Fieldhouse space request procedures.
• Assist in the collection of proper documentation needed to establish each student‑athlete’s eligibility.
• Submit student‑athletes for GRCC, MCCAA and NJCAA awards.
• Assume responsibility of off‑season activities when approved and scheduled by the Director of Athletics.
• Responsible for the supervision of the team and individual athletes while in the locker room, during practice, games and when traveling.
• Attend all practices, games, tournaments and scheduled team activities.
• Attend college, conference, and NJCAA meetings as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Represent GRCC at athletic events upon request.
• Follow all GRCC and Athletic Department policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards and uphold the Student‑Athlete Code of Conduct and the GRCC Student Code of Conduct.
• Responsible to submit written proposals to the Director of Athletics for recruiting trips, camps & clinics and other fundraising initiatives.
• Communicate and follow‑up with the Director of Athletics on team matters requiring approval and input.
• Perform other duties not specifically stated herein…