Head Men`s Soccer Coach

LASELL UNIVERSITY•Newton, MA

About The Position

Head Men’s Soccer Coach-Athletic Department Lasell University located in Newton, MA, is seeking applications for the part-time position of Head Men’s Soccer Coach. This is a part-time position housed in the Department of Athletics and reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Athletics. Lasell University is a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and the NCAA Division III. Lasell’s 50-acre campus is located in Newton, MA, a community located ten miles west of Boston. The co-educational institution, offering professionally oriented baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, has an enrollment of 1200 full-time undergraduate students. Primary Job Responsibilities: The head coach will direct all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III men’s soccer program with a special emphasis on recruitment of appropriate student-athletes; specific tasks include, but are not limited to: practice and game preparation; budgeting; academic support; fundraising; supervision of assistant coach(es); and insuring the general welfare and the development of the student-athlete. It is required that the candidate will have a complete understanding of all NCAA Division III philosophies and regulations, and will adhere to these at all times. Regular day, evening, and weekend hours are required. The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. Lasell University has the right to add or change job responsibilities at any time. Fulfill all tasks attendant to the overall management of an intercollegiate athletic team, and do so in a manner that is consistent with the educational mission of Lasell University, and embodies the educational philosophies of the Department of Athletics and the Division of Student Affairs. Promote the positive development of student-athletes: academically, athletically and personally. Monitor academic progress of student-athletes to insure eligibility and progress towards a degree. Recruit student-athletes for the varsity athletic program, in accordance with Lasell University and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Guidelines. Coordinate all practice/game preparation for varsity program, and work with the scheduling coordinator to create a competitive playing schedule. Understand and adhere to all Lasell University, NCAA and Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) bylaws, rules, policies and protocols. Provide input to the Assistant Vice President for Athletics regarding team budget, and manage budget effectively. Work collaboratively with all professional members of the Athletic Department, including: athletic trainers, Athletic Communications Director, and event management staff. Communicate effectively with a variety of populations including, prospective student-athletes and their families; Office of Undergraduate Admission; Health Services and Counseling Center. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Previous coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level is strongly preferred.
Knowledge and compliance with NCAA Division III rules required.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the developmental education of student-athletes, a strong work ethic, organizational skills, computer skills, and the ability to interact professionally within the department, the campus, and the community.
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
Minimum Education level: Bachelor's Degree
Computer skills: Microsoft Office
Prior coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level
Knowledge of NCAA Division III guidelines
Desire to build a strong Division III program
Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

Direct all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III men’s soccer program with a special emphasis on recruitment of appropriate student-athletes
Practice and game preparation
Budgeting
Academic support
Fundraising
Supervision of assistant coach(es)
Insuring the general welfare and the development of the student-athlete
Fulfill all tasks attendant to the overall management of an intercollegiate athletic team
Promote the positive development of student-athletes: academically, athletically and personally
Monitor academic progress of student-athletes to insure eligibility and progress towards a degree
Recruit student-athletes for the varsity athletic program, in accordance with Lasell University and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Guidelines
Coordinate all practice/game preparation for varsity program, and work with the scheduling coordinator to create a competitive playing schedule
Understand and adhere to all Lasell University, NCAA and Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) bylaws, rules, policies and protocols
Provide input to the Assistant Vice President for Athletics regarding team budget, and manage budget effectively
Work collaboratively with all professional members of the Athletic Department, including: athletic trainers, Athletic Communications Director, and event management staff
Communicate effectively with a variety of populations including, prospective student-athletes and their families; Office of Undergraduate Admission; Health Services and Counseling Center
Other duties as assigned