Men's Soccer Head Coach | Cerro Coso Community College

Ridgecrest, California, This is an adjunct, Head Men’s Soccer Coach position with Cerro Coso Community College. The assignment will be executed in two phases. Phase I will begin December 1, 2026 and is focused on recruiting, this phase pays $4500 month through June 2027 (there is potential for additional compensation to instruct spring practice with the existing roster). Phase II will begin the coaching assignment on July 1, 2027. The coaching assignment will pay an annual salary between $70,000-$75,000 depending on qualifications. The Cerro Coso soccer program has recently completed significant facility upgrades and competes in the Inland Empire Athletic Conference within the 3C2A. This assignment is hired as adjunct and is not benefited. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong program management skills, demonstrate a history of recruiting ability, and is expected to maintain regular on-campus office hours. Initial screening of applications will be conducted on October 30, 2026. For further detail, please contact Cerro Coso athletic director, john.mchenry@cerrocoso.edu Minimum Qualifications Any bachelor’s degree and two years of coaching experience OR   Any associate degree and six years experience. AND – A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service. Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview. Knowledge and Abilities The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities: Ability to plan and direct the recruitment, conditioning, training, practice, eligibility and behavioral conduct of athletes in their program; Provide coaching, instructional, and/or non-instructional services as specified by assignment in a diverse campus and community environment; Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and promote an intercollegiate sports program; Evidence of continual professional involvement; Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students; An understanding of the advantages and challenges of developing and maintaining a quality women’s intercollegiate program in a rural community college; Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others in a team environment; Ability, interest, and willingness to develop and maintain working relationships with teachers at local high schools in contiguous districts to facilitate recruiting; Willingness to work with students having a wide range of skills, motivation, and academic or occupational goals; Demonstrate versatility in coaching/instructional methodology and versatility in serving a diverse student population; Be familiar with and observe appropriate college and Board policies, and current guidelines governing college sports, i.e. 3C2A, IEAC, NCAA; Willingness to promote Cerro Coso Community College through community service and outreach within the local community; Ability and willingness to develop appropriate fundraising activities to support the intercollegiate sports program; Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population; Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals; Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program; Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission