Head Men's Soccer Coach

Description

Responsible for overseeing all aspects and management of a competitive NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer program including conducting practices and games, scheduling competitions, recruiting of qualified students, fundraising, fiscal oversight, and donor/alumni/community relations

Examples of Duties

Plans and executes a successful program that would include duties such as: conducting regular team practice sessions; coaching the student athletes, evaluating athletes performance in practice and competition; monitoring the conditioning and training of student athletes, advises and counsels student athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility, as well as personal conduct and academics. Develops competition schedule in conjunction with Senior Associate Director of Athletics to promote success.

55%

Arranges and conducts recruiting functions including off- and on-campus visits, evaluations and contacts of prospective student-athletes.

25%

Attends community, alumni and donor-related events to garner support of program and University; represents program/university at Atlantic 10 Conference meeting; attends regional and national conferences;

10%

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Description

Responsible for overseeing all aspects and management of a competitive NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer program including conducting practices and games, scheduling competitions, recruiting of qualified students, fundraising, fiscal oversight, and donor/alumni/community relations

Examples of Duties

Plans and executes a successful program that would include duties such as: conducting regular team practice sessions; coaching the student athletes, evaluating athletes performance in practice and competition; monitoring the conditioning and training of student athletes, advises and counsels student athletes regarding their obligations to comply with all rules and regulations related to financial aid and eligibility, as well as personal conduct and academics. Develops competition schedule in conjunction with Senior Associate Director of Athletics to promote success.

55%

Arranges and conducts recruiting functions including off- and on-campus visits, evaluations and contacts of prospective student-athletes.

25%

Attends community, alumni and donor-related events to garner support of program and University; represents program/university at Atlantic 10 Conference meeting; attends regional and national conferences;

10%

Responsible for overseeing all expenses and expectations of fiscal responsibility within designated budgets including revenue generation to support program

10%

Supplemental Functions:

| Assist with game management including setup, game management and breakdown as needed.

Full travel responsibilities for in-and-out of sport season.

Other duties as assigned

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

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Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled benefits

Abundance of Time off

Tuition Remission

• 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
• 50% for spouse (ground programs only)

Full Benefit package

• 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Vision and Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Perks

• Free access to campus fitness center
• 2 free Division 1 Men’s Basketball Season tickets
• Golf course membership discount
• Other National and Local discounts available

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s Preferred.
5 years of prior coaching experience at the college, club or professional sports level or as a collegiate athlete.

Certification and/or Licensure

| Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
First Aid, CPR, AED Required (or willingness to obtain).
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

| Ability to act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, the university and they as individuals, represent the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports.

Solid knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student-athletes.

Ability to handle highly confidential material and maintain strict confidence.

Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures and have knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the swimming and diving program.

Ability to successfully recruit and retain student athletes.

Skilled in exemplary customer service, including dealing effectively with the students, faculty, staff, and general public both in person and over the telephone.

Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers and possess the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity to the needs of all prospective as well as current students.

Excellent writing skills and the demonstrated ability to develop written reports and action plans. Good organizational, oral and recruiting skills.

Ability to work effectively, decisively and flexibly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to identify problems and to propose feasible solutions.

Strong organizational skills, ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Knowledge of, or ability to stay current with technologies.

Ability to lead and guide student-athletes in area of specialty.

Ability to travel with the team and monitors the conduct of student athletes.

Ability to accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction
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