Head Coach Men's Soccer, NCAA

Job Summary

ESSENTIONIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBIITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of men’s soccer that has been acquired by significant experience coaching or playing in a post-secondary environment of commensurate experience
• Ensure that all relevant to the University, PSAC, and NCAA rules and regulations are followed. Including, but not limited to: student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling and academic progress.
• Ensure compliance with the University, PSAC, and NCAA rules by student athletes and sport related staff.
• Promote academic excellence, integrity, and graduation. Monitor academic progress, academic meetings, class scheduling and attendance.
• Teach fundamental soccer skills and techniques, while preparing, leading and executing practice and game plans for both championship and non-championship seasons.
• Prepare, manage, and maximize program operating budget with established fundraising goals.
• Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes
• Direct and manage the men’s soccer varsity and development program recruiting efforts of prospective student-athletes to include the following: maintain a database, observe practices and games, host on campus visits, initiate and respond to phone calls, emails, and mailings.
• Order and maintain appropriate uniforms, equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate team travel for competitions to include van or bus itineraries, lodging, and meals.
• Plan, promote, and conduct camps, clinics, and/or lessons
• Establish a positive relationship with the media.
• Establish, maintain and be responsive to community and programmatic contacts.
• Develop meaningful relationships with prospective, current, and former student athletes.
• Participate in fund-raising, community service and engagement programs, assigned and/or coordinated by the Department of Athletics.
• Lead efforts to enhance the overall student athlete experience.
• Seek out and take advantage of opportunities to serve on sport related committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years of relevant sport coaching, experience at the collegiate level or higher
• Demonstrated successful coaching at the collegiate level or higher
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse community
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong desire and ability to successfully recruit.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Strong follow-through skills, as well as, the ability to plan, organize, and control projects through to completion.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have current licensure for transportation of the team in vans or bus;
• Ability to work evenings and weekends;
• Must have current training in First-aid and CPR;
• Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.