Head Men's Soccer Coach

Gardner-Webb UniversityBoiling Springs, NC
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About The Position

The Men's Soccer Head Coach at Gardner-Webb University is responsible for the administration, supervision and management of his or her intercollegiate sport within the parameters of the rules and regulations of Gardner-Webb University.

Requirements

  • 2-3 years coaching experience at the NCAA level
  • Valid driver's license, and eligibility to drive a college van.
  • BA or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Effective communication, interpersonal and public relation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and enthusiastic team attitude
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty and staff

Nice To Haves

  • Athletic recruitment experience strongly preferred
  • Fundraising experience desired
  • Experience planning, developing and administering budgets helpful

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the development and implementation of intercollegiate program
  • Reports to the Vice President for Athletics / Director of Athletics and is charged with the concurrence of the Athletic Director, with the selection, supervision and retention of the Assistant Coaches.
  • Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a successful recruitment program of prospective student-athletes.
  • Responsible for facilitating an atmosphere conducive to the continued academic and the athletic success of student-athletes, and for monitoring the academic programs of team members.
  • May be requested to represent Gardner-Webb University before various groups, including media and alumni.
  • Required to attend staff and individual meetings with the Director of Athletics.
  • Required to be present at all team practices and games and to create an appropriate practice and game plan aimed at developing and preparing the team for successful competition.
  • Responsible for such administrative tasks as maintaining rosters, scheduling practices and games (with the approval of the Director of Athletics), keeping team statistics, monitoring and supervising the condition and maintenance of team facilities, organizing and administering tournaments or events, and making travel/lodging arrangements.
  • Required for fulfilling a variety of obligations to the conference and organization to which the sport is a member. This may include attending meetings and serving on committees.
  • Advise the Director of Athletics on budgetary needs.
  • Responsible for developing team morale so that the conduct of team members in practice, when participating in a contest, or while on the side lines or on the bench, reflects active interest in the team's performance and conforms to the standards of true sportsmanship.
  • Responsible for the physical condition of each team member, which may mean not permitting a student to practice or compete if they have not been deemed physically fit by the Athletic Trainer. Coaches will cooperate fully with the sports medicine staff, trainers, and doctors.
  • Cooperate with all college offices that work with the athletic programs (i.e. Development, Alumni Affairs, Communications, Student Affairs, Enrollment Services, etc.), and the Sports Information Staff.
  • As required by the NCAA, will report annually to the Director of Athletics, all athletically related income from outside the College which may include (but not limited to) income from camps, etc.
  • Required to drive team vans when necessary to practice/game sites.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Director of Athletics.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Industry

Educational Services

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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