Head Men's Soccer Coach

Job Summary

OVERVIEW:  

• Under minimal supervision, directs, provides leadership, and oversees all coaching duties for an interscholastic sports program operating under NCAA Division II and conference operating bylaws and regulations.
• Directs and coordinates all aspects of recruitment and training for athletic competition, and oversees the planning and fiscal management of program activities. 

Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): 

• Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education. 
• Directs and coordinates all aspects, areas and components of the sports program.  
• Manages all daily operations and coordinates all administration facets of the specific sports program.  
• Oversees all aspects of the financial operation of the specific sports program including the annual operating and athletic aid budgets and adhere to the Department's and University's business procedures.  
• Organizes, prepares, and conducts individual and team practices, training and competition, including the scheduling of all home and away contests and team travel arrangements. 
• Recruits student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations through on-campus and off-campus recruiting activities.  
• Monitor and review student-athletes' academic progress to ensure a successful rate of graduation. 
• Works cooperatively with colleagues within the department of athletics and across the University including consultation with the sports information director, athletics training staff and team doctors. 
• Supervision of one graduate assistant. 
• Represents sports program to various institutional programs and externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents, and the general public.  
• Participate in fund-raising opportunities for both the sport program and the Department of Athletics. 
• Develop coaching skills by attending professional clinics and conventions. 
• Take part in continuing NCAA compliance education and attend all Department of Athletics staff meetings. 
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. 
• Three to five years successful coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level. 
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes, student-athlete eligibility, financial aid, amateurism, awards and benefits, playing season, as well as other areas of NCAA compliance. 
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the specified sports program.  
• Knowledge of athletic recruitment methods and techniques and proven ability to assess skills of prospective student-athletes. 
• Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational skills. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  
• Willing to work long hours, including nights and weekends. 
• Ability to lead and guide Division II student-athletes in area of specialty.  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.  
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.  

Working Conditions: 

• Full Time, including evenings and weekends.  Some travel required.