Head Coach Men's Soccer

Colorado School of Mines

1d • $70,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Head Coach is responsible for all phases of the Men’s Soccer program including recruitment of prospective student-athletes, game preparation and strategy, supervision of assistant coaches, scheduling, attending meetings with alumni and other public relations events, organizing camps and clinics in support of Mines athletics, fund-raising, adherence to NCAA, RMAC and Mines rules and regulations and general administrative duties. The Head Coach will be evaluated based on the competitiveness of the program, overall student-athlete development by way of a meaningful educational experience for student-athletes as a mentor, educator and role model. In addition, the Head Coach will be responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals and mission of both the university and its intercollegiate athletics program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 3-5 years of experience as an assistant or a head coach at the collegiate level
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• CPR & First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire date)
• Demonstrated skills in recruitment, instruction, practice/game plan development, fiscal management, staff supervision, general administrative duties, and an understanding of NCAA, and RMAC rules compliance
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks and responsibilities
• Strong demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to successfully build and manage relationships in a complex organization

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years as head coach in NCAA with demonstrated results leading and coaching a high-caliber sports program in a highly competitive, academic environment
• Ability to mentor and lead assistant coaches by example and facilitate their professional development and growth
• Ability to represent a public persona that aligns with Mines values
• Ability to work with a diverse community, alumni, Boosters and Mines Foundation
• Ability to delegate appropriately to assistant coaches and other staff members directly involved with the men’s soccer program
• Ability to work closely with athletic training and sports performance staff to facilitate prevention and recovery from injury of student-athletes
• Basic knowledge and ability to fundraise through donor relations

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rapport and effective relationships with student-athletes and parents, ensuring goal alignment and overall health and well-being.
• Actively contribute to the goals and success of all team members through collaboration, cooperation and accountability.
• Maintain high ethical standards, legal responsibility, and confidentiality.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of tactical and statistical data of opponent teams.
• Assist in designing game plans and strategies.
• Facilitate coaches’ preparatory meetings and pivot during the game to optimize winning.
• Exhibit sound judgment in advising and counseling student athletes about academics and athletics issues.
• Assist in coordinating and overseeing campus visits by prospective athletes.
• Adhere to the NCAA ethics and conduct requirements.
• Refers to NCAA, Conference and University manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Effectively cooperate with women’s soccer program to schedule and share facilities and other operations.

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass
• All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center.
• We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager