Staff - Head Coach, Mens and Womens Soccer
southwestern michigan collegeDowagiac, MI
$45,000-$47,000 Annually
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southwestern michigan collegeDowagiac, MI2 days ago
$45,000-$47,000 Annually
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Job Title Staff - Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Soccer
Pay Rate
Pay Rate $45,000-$47,000 Annually
Job Category
Job Category Staff
Department
Department ATHLETICS
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Full-time position responsible for the administration and development of the inaugural Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams. Recruits, selects and monitors student-athletes. Primary focus is on student athletes’ academic success, teaching the sport of soccer at the collegiate level and development as good citizens and representatives of the College. Follows rules and guidelines in strict accordance with the NJCAA and MCCAA. Develops preliminary budget, schedule, travel and equipment needs. In conjunction with the Athletic Director, hires Assistant Coaches and works to establish fundraising goals and promotional visibility of the College.
Required Qualifications: Extensive successful coaching experience at high school varsity level or higher
Experience with budget oversight, student activities and a willingness to work with students in a service capacity
Valid Driver’s License
CPR / AED Certification
Preferred Qualifications: College level soccer and coaching experience
Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations
Strong communication, motivational and organization skills
Team building abilities and working in a collaborative environment
Other Information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruits and maintains a full roster of eligible student-athletes (18-25 per team)
Builds relationships with high school coaches to increase pipeline not just of interested athletes, but all potential students for SMC
Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement
Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met, and encourages student-athletes to maintain a high academic standard
Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development
Works with the Athletic Director and the Director of Campus Life in scheduling facilities for practices and competition
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury
Follows NJCAA, MCCAA and College regulations governing the athletic program
Maintains team statistics as required by the NJCAA and MCCAA
Develops competition schedule and works with Athletics Administrative Assistant to coordinate team travel
Models SMC’s core values and maintains appropriate conduct towards players and officials
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
In collaboration with the Athletic Director, coordinates athletic fundraising efforts, including athletic camps or other initiatives and events
Responsible for proper budget management and for prompt submissions of accurate expense information and receipts
The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1.The physical activity of this position.
A. Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
B. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
C. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
D. Hand and Finger Coordination: Ability to perform tasks requiring coordinated hand and finger movements, including typing, keyboarding, picking, pinching, and handling small objects.
E. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
F. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
2.The physical requirements of this position.
Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
3.The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.
The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
4.The conditions the employee will be subject to in this position.
The employee is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Academic Transcripts
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Level
SeniorL5
Salary
$45,000-$47,000 Annually
Location
Dowagiac, MI
Occupation
Coaches and Scouts
Industry
Sports Teams and Clubs
Posted
2 days ago
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