Head Men's Soccer Coach - WVU Tech (Beckley)

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses, is seeking a self-motivated and driven Head Men's Soccer Coach.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the WVU Tech Director of Athletics, you will be responsible for coaching and managing all aspects associated with a collegiate men's soccer program.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year

(for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)

• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.

• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• Duties include total responsibilities as required for an NAIA Division I or NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Program.

• Attend all departmental meetings.

• Prepare NAIA and/or NCAA, institutional scholarship award forms and submitting signed contracts for scholarships.

• Evaluate talent in current and prospective student-athletes.

• Organize and conduct a strength conditioning program.

• Provide compliance director with freshman and returning player's information to complete eligibility form.

• Coordinate team meetings, athletic study halls for Men's Soccer athletes, strength and conditioning work outs, etc.

• Monitor the academic progress, retention rates and graduation rates of Men's Soccer players.

• Responsible for discipline and conduct of student-athletes participating in Men's Soccer.

• Remain current and adhere to all Institutional, NCAA and/or NAIA rules

• Responsible for annual inventories and preparation for equipment purchases according to state purchasing policies.

• Responsible for all travel arrangements and taking care of travel expenses according to state policies.

• Fundraising responsibilities and working with outside groups to receive funds for athletics and Men's Soccer.

• Maintain a competitive Men's Soccer program.

• Responsible for recruiting quality student athletes that meets the criteria established by the Athletic Administration.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

• Bachelor's degree required (in appropriate area of specialization).

• A minumum of two (2) years of experience in the following:

• Soccer Coaching Experience

• Athletic administration experience

• Public relations experience

• Conducting Soccer camps/clinics

• Recruiting

• A proven record in working positively with administration, athletic department staff and Director of Athletics in developing and maintaining a good working relationship with the institution and the community.

• Computer experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Soccer Coaching Experience at high school or collegiate level