Head Men's Soccer Coach

Description

About the Job

The Men’s Head Soccer Coach at Colorado Christian University (CCU) is responsible for the overall administration, team and player development, and academic integrity of the Men’s Soccer program. The coach will give primary attention to partnering with the CCU student-athletes in their efforts to gain a Christ-centered education and positively represent the University through a competitive NCAA Division II Athletic program. The Men’s Head Soccer Coach must understand the dynamics of a small university setting and have the ability to manage tasks within and outside of the coaching arena toward the success of the Athletic Department as a whole.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)

Description

About the Job

The Men’s Head Soccer Coach at Colorado Christian University (CCU) is responsible for the overall administration, team and player development, and academic integrity of the Men’s Soccer program. The coach will give primary attention to partnering with the CCU student-athletes in their efforts to gain a Christ-centered education and positively represent the University through a competitive NCAA Division II Athletic program. The Men’s Head Soccer Coach must understand the dynamics of a small university setting and have the ability to manage tasks within and outside of the coaching arena toward the success of the Athletic Department as a whole.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.

A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. A minimum of five years of college coaching experience at an NAIA or NCAA university is required, with head coaching experience preferred.
2. Master's degree preferred.
3. Experience in a similar private Christian institution is desirable.
4. Strong discipleship/Christian mentorship skills required and the ability to evangelize through the context of athletics.
5. Ability to develop healthy departmental and player relationships.
6. Strong player/student recruiting experience.
7. Successful and competitive track record with a comprehensive knowledge of coaching and the ability to successfully lead a program to perform at the NCAA Division II level. Able to motivate and develop a winning attitude among players and staff.
8. Strong discipline skills and consistency with communication & structure required.
9. Good driving record – the Ability to drive University minivans and obtain a Commercial Driver's License ( CDL) through the athletics department to drive University vehicles.

  Key Job Duties

1. CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. The Men’s Head Soccer Coach is responsible for fostering Christ-centered community and spiritual development among student-athletes, investing in the team’s ability to succeed in their individual academic goals, and providing opportunities for the team to engage with the world through meaningful service.
2. Demonstrate a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and the ability to share your faith in various settings.
3. Implement a discipleship/mentorship program within the team for all men’s soccer student-athletes that helps lead them into a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ and encourages them to share that relationship with others.
4. Fulfill the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the CCU Department of Athletics as it pertains to the men’s soccer program.
5. Supervise and evaluate all assistant coaches to the standards set forth for each employee of the CCU athletics department and mentor them as they develop personal coaching skills and talents.
6. Recruit athletically-talented Christian student-athletes, whose faith and lifestyle align with the broader mission and vision of Colorado Christian University.
7. Develop and supervise practices, game planning, schedule arrangements, as well as a strong off-season training and conditioning program.
8. Support and motivate each men’s soccer student-athlete in reaching his full athletic potential to perform at the highest possible level.
9. Effectively manage the program budget and all fundraising.
10. Maintain high academic standards for student-athletes and focus on retaining students in program and at CCU.
11. Meet NCAA compliance regulations, complete the NCAA Recruiting Module, and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
12. Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with coaches throughout the CCU Athletic Department, as well as other University departments.
13. Be involved with community development, public relations, promotion of competitions, camp development, mission trips, and outreach.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. You will be required to work irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Local and regional travel is expected. National travel may occur. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

What we offer our employees:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings.

Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. The pay range for this job is $50,000 - $60,000 annually. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

Application Deadline : This position will remain open until filled.

Spiritual Requirements

1. Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
2. Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
3. Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
4. Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.

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