Head Men's Soccer Coach - College of Integrated Studies - UW-Whitewater at Rock County

Universities of Wisconsin•Janesville, WI

About The Position

The College of Integrated Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County seeks a Men's Head Soccer Coach (CC001, Coach). Position Summary: The Head Coach oversees an intercollegiate athletic team and provides leadership in the development and evaluation of the team and individual student-athletes. They have primary responsibility for recruiting and instructing eligible players in fundamental skills and strategies, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and supervising all aspects of the team sport, and attending and running practices and games. The coach will develop, recruit and administer a competitive men’s soccer program consistent with the student-athlete philosophy of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university (Bachelor's degree preferred)
3 years of previous soccer coaching experience at the high school or college level
Demonstrated strong leadership skills, organizational ability and effective teaching/coaching skills
Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

Nice To Haves

First Aid Certification Preferred.
CPR/AED Certification by the American Heart Association or the Red Cross
Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license
Familiar with NJCAA rules and regulations

Responsibilities

Recruits student-athletes for participation in intercollegiate athletics.
Cooperates with academic advisers to support the academic progress of the student-athlete.
Ensures that athletes reach their academic goals by monitoring class attendance and ensuring that they receive academic support as necessary.
Prepares the student-athletes for competition through planning, scheduling, and conducting well-organized practices and contests.
Plans and directs the training of student-athletes, and assesses individuals' abilities and skill levels to determine appropriate team positions.
Conducts in-season and off-season team practice and conditioning programs including skills training and weight and conditioning training.
Works closely with the Athletic Director Dean of the College of Integrated Studies, and other school administrators, faculty, and staff to assure student-athletes are academically eligible for a given sport.
Assists in assuring compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules and regulations for the specific sport.
Closely monitors academic, conduct and physical requirements for each student-athlete.
In collaboration with the campus Athletic Director, completes and maintains records and statistics for accurate, mandatory reporting to the NJCAA and regional regulatory agencies.
In collaboration with the campus-level Athletic Director, prepares and manages the budget for a specific sport.
Assists in the development and implementation of meaningful professional development activities designed to enhance the skills of all Athletic Department personnel.
Enforces both NJCAA and the college's academic, student and athletic code of conduct.
Supervises the student-athletes during practice, contests, and travel.
May drive college vehicles or college leased vehicles to and from scheduled contests.
In collaboration with Athletic Training staff, coordinates the care, rehabilitation, and safety of athletes including reporting of incidents and injuries to the appropriate College and District personnel.
Potential to run and organize youth summer campus
Performs related duties as assigned.
Works collaboratively with and may potentially hire/appoint an assistant coach.