Head Men's Soccer Coach

Description

The Head Men's Soccer Coach will serve as the primary coach and administrator for the men's soccer program. The Head Men's Soccer Coach will be responsible for instructing students in areas of the sports fundamentals, sportsmanship, leadership, film, scouting, recruiting, academic and conduct monitoring, and strength and conditioning.

Examples of Duties

Duties include the following:

• Coaching responsibilities to include; instructing students on sport fundamentals, setting clear team goals and expectations, and providing feedback to students.

• Demonstrate teaching and coaching competencies with regards to skill instruction and tactical strategies.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruiting plan to include recruiting qualified collegiate student-athletes.

• Design and execute a competitive collegiate schedule.

• Monitor and provide input and instruction regarding the strength and conditioning program for the team.

• Oversee the management of team operating and fundraising budgets.

• Organize team travel arrangements including meals, hotels, and transportation.

• Participate in department wide and sport specific fundraising efforts.

• Provide leadership in the personal, academic, and athletic development of student-athletes.

• Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they are meeting academic course requirements and providing guidance and instruction to students to ensure success.

• Monitor the conduct of the student-athletes with NCAA, NAC, department and team expectations.

• Oversee assistant coaching staff.

• Work with the Director of Athletic Facilities in monitoring all athletic facilities used by the program.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics (a secondary duty within the department will be assigned).

Typical Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Three years successful coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level required, head coaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: A working knowledge of coaching both field players and goalkeepers. The ability to work with Front Rush recruiting software, and the ability to create film sessions with both individuals and the full team. Coaching licenses, certifications and badges preferred.

The successful candidate must possess the skills to function well in a variety of roles that interact positively with the administration, faculty, coaching staff, student-athletes and other on, and off, campus constituents. The successful candidate will show the ability to work successfully in a highly competitive, NCAA Division III, collegiate environment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The normal work environment includes outdoor weather conditions on a daily basis with regard to both practices and games. The normal work environment includes outdoor weather conditions on a daily basis with regard to both practices and games. Work on nights, weekends, and overnight travel is expected.

Supplemental Information

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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Agency Husson University

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Bangor, Maine, 04401

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