Details

Posted: 13-Jun-25

Location: La Junta, Colorado

Type: Part-time

Salary: $26,676 with on-campus housing

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Soccer

Sector:

Jr. Collegiate Sports

Salary Details:

Meal plan included

Required Education:

Some College

Internal Number: 400190

The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in all aspects of an intercollegiate athletic program at Otero College. This includes coaching, academic monitoring and support, athlete recruitment, program operations, community engagement, and team travel. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in creating a positive, inclusive, and development-focused environment for student-athletes and represents the college in both athletic and community settings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of experience, training, and education Coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level Effective interpersonal and communication skills Valid and unrestricted driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL with passenger endorsement. Proof of a valid driver’s license must be provided upon hire. Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and travel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience Experience with athlete recruitment Familiarity with NJCAA rules and eligibility compliance APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

For considerations, an applicant file must contain:

Cover letter addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications Resume Names and phone numbers of three professional references Copy of unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts requested upon hire) - As part of our commitment to a fair hiring process, we invite you to redact any information from your transcripts that may be confidential/protected under law, including your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation.

 

 

 

Please submit the application file to:

Kelsey Barbee

            Director of Human Resources

            Otero College

            1802 Colorado Avenue

            La Junta, CO  81050

719 384-6824 or via email at kelsey.barbee@otero.edu

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled- 1st review of applications will begin June 30, 2025

Applicants must submit to and pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening before an offer of employment can be extended.

**Please Note: Otero College is not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who do not currently have the legal right to work in the United States or require transfer of a Visa.**

**Must be a resident of the State of Colorado or able to relocate to Colorado prior to the first date of employment. **

 

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About otero.edu Founded in 1941, Otero Junior College is a state two-year community college with approximately 1500 students (1250 FTE) made up of traditional, non-traditional and international students. The college is governed by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education. OJC is located on an attractive 40-acre campus on the southern edge of La Junta, Colorado. The college is a full-service campus with dormitory housing, food service, men’s and women’s varsity intercollegiate athletics, and state-of-the-art educational technology. The city of La Junta has a population of approximately 8,000 and is located on Highway 50, sixty miles east of Pueblo. The college serves the residents of Otero, Bent, and Crowley counties. This rural geographic area in southeast Colorado is primarily agriculture based and has a population of approximately 33,000 people. Students at OJC can earn degrees in Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of General Studies or an Associate Degree in Nursing. Students who wish to pursue vocational occupations will find over a dozen one- and two-year certificate programs available. Connections working at otero.edu https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/21415146/assistant-women-s-soccer-coach Return to Search Results