Assistant Coach - Men's Soccer

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

12/04/2024

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1011979

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

12/04/2024

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Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1011979

Position Title

Assistant Coach - Men's Soccer

Department this Position Reports to

M&W Intercollegiate

Hiring Range Minimum

Please Inquire

Hiring Range Maximum

Please Inquire

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

10

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

To participate as part of a decision making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the men’s soccer program within

NCAA

, Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the men’s soccer program by providing important recommendations, suggestions and decisions regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc. as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the men’s soccer program to constituents).

Description

The Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach is a valued member within the Dartmouth College Athletics and Recreation Department (

DCARD

) upholding and embracing the departments core values of being Tenacious, Collaborative and Passionate. The Assistant Coach reports to and carries out all responsibilities delegated by the Bobby Clark Head Coach of Men’s Soccer.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

* Strong knowledge of men’s soccer skills and strategies.

* Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.

* Strong organizational skills.

* Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.

* Experience playing and/or coaching men’s soccer at the high school or collegiate level.

* Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Mariruth Graham

Department Contact Phone Number

mariruth.p.graham@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Bo Oshoniyi, Head Coach - Men's Soccer

Department Contact's Phone Number

603-646-3545

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.e...

Additional Instructions

In addition to your cover letter and resume, please submit under Additional Documents #1 Practice Session you have designed and implemented, #2 letters of reference, or references

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/post...

Key Accountabilities

| Description |
Coaching/Mentoring

* Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training and coaching programs for the men’s soccer team.

* Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.

* During competition, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.

* Teaches men’s soccer skills in one or more specialty areas (e.g., goalies, defenders, midfield, forwards) to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions. Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategical, and mental instruction and advice.

* Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete; counsels team members and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.

* Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge the coaching staff. | | Percentage Of Time | 55 |

| Description |
Recruiting

* Participates in the development and implementation of an overall recruiting plan, including but not limited to, determining program needs by position and class, selecting recruiting events to attend, and setting admissions priorities. The assistant coach assumes a significant amount of independent responsibility for: Identifying qualified students and talented athletes, communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail, traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches, organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects, maintaining appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA, and staying abreast of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects. | | Percentage Of Time | 30 |

| Description |
Administration

* Actively seeks to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules. Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations.

* Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the men’s soccer program which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.

* Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.

* Assists in setting team travel plans.

* Communicates with alumni, parents and other supporters regarding status of the program.

*Promotes Dartmouth and the men’s soccer program through participation in camps, clinics, speeches, and community involvement.

* Develops and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.

* Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the men’s soccer program in an exemplary fashion. | | Percentage Of Time | 15 |

| -- | Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. | | -- | Performs other duties as assigned |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?

   • Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
   • Word of mouth
   • Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
   • jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
   • Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
   • abilityJOBS
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Handshake
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn’s Job Board
   • RecruitMilitary
   • Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
   • Other (Please specify below)

2. If you selected “other” above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity:

   • NCAA Marketplace
   • DI Ticker
   • Collegiate Sports Connect
   • NACDA
   • Women Leaders in Sports
   • College Sports Communications

3. (Open Ended Question)

4. * Please list the highest level of coaching certification or license you currently hold.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Additional Document #1 2. Additional Document #2

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