Athletics - Women's Soccer - Head Women's Soccer Coach

Wagner College • Staten Island, NY

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About The Position

To uphold the qualities, principles, and standards of Wagner College, the Northeast Conference, and the NCAA. Create a positive working environment, generate revenue, fundraise, and put a team on the playing field that the Wagner community can be proud of. Assist in recruiting quality student-athletes to campus. Administer all aspects of a competitive Division I program. Responsibilities include practice and competition coaching, recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, scheduling, and budget management. Additional duties include participation in College fundraising activities and the promotion of community relations.

Requirements

• 1-3 years experience in a related field
• Undergraduate Degree Required
• Hard working, self sufficient, honest and cooperative
• Microsoft Office / Email & Internet proficient
• The ability to communicate affectively with alumni, colleagues, and student athletes of diverse backgrounds.
• This position requires an individual of high moral character.
• In accordance with the NCAA Bylaw 11.1, any athletic department employee who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures.
• This may include suspension with out pay, or termination if the employee is found to be involved in deliberate and serious violations of NCAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Coaching
• Communicate effectively with coaching staff, administrative colleagues, and student-athletes
• Organize, direct, and administer all aspects of the program
• Develop sport program to be competitive in the conference
• Create a safe and positive environment for student-athletes to excel
• Emphasize the Wagner Student- Athlete Ethics & Expectations
• Practice good sportsmanship and maintain professional conduct
• Recruit and Retain Student-Athletes
• Recruit (evaluations and contacts) and retain athletically and academically qualified student-athletes
• Commit to each student-athlete’s academic achievement
• Adhere to NCAA, Northeast Conference, institutional and department policies and procedures
• Pass the annual NCAA Coaches Certification Test
• Maintain required documentation for institutional and NCAA rules compliance
• Recommend the distribution of athletic aid
• Administration
• Coordinate a competitive schedule and ensure that NCAA sponsorship minimums are met
• Organize and direct team practices
• Communicate effectively with sport administrator, facilities personnel, medical staff, sports information office and academic services
• Must demonstrate fiscal responsibility with budget
• Maintain appropriate documentation for business expenditures and NCAA rules compliance
• Oversee the arrangement of team travel and the procurement of equipment needs
• Maintain on-campus office hours
• Train and supervise staff
• Public Relations
• Promote a positive image of Wagner College at all times
• Support your team’s Life Skills and community relations’ projects
• Support sports information office with information for publicity purposes
• Support marketing efforts through appearances and promotions
• Fundraising
• Support fundraising activities of the Seahawk Club and the College

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees