Assistant Coach Men's Soccer

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person

and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for
traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in
an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience
through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social
environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become
increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service.

The University seeks a part-time Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach for its Athletic Department on the main
campus. The position reports to the Head Men’s Soccer Coach and Director of Athletics, and is available
immediately, upon appointment of a successful candidate.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person

and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for
traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in
an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience
through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social
environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become
increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service.

The University seeks a part-time Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach for its Athletic Department on the main
campus. The position reports to the Head Men’s Soccer Coach and Director of Athletics, and is available
immediately, upon appointment of a successful candidate.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Primary:

• Recruit student-athletes with a mission fit to the university in conjunction with the head coach for

both the 1st team and Reserves

• Develop names for and manage a database
• Answer and initiate mailings, emails, phone calls, texts
• Arrange on-campus visits
• Arrange high school visits
• Observe games and tournaments
• Be actively involved in all coaching and teaching aspects consistent with the head coach’s

philosophy and objectives
• Assist in planning daily practices
• Scouting opponents and scouting reports
• Player evaluation
•
Initiate effective daily warm-up and stretching
•
Initiate Individual workouts with players
• Supervise weightlifting/conditioning programs

Secondary:

• Contribute to campus and clinics
• Help promote fundraising efforts
• Establish connections and contacts with alumni
• Maintain a positive spiritual influence on players and students
• Other duties as assigned

Expectations for the successful candidate:

• Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience, and mission fit
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ.

• Understanding and alignment of the heritage, doctrine, and practices of the Church of the

Nazarene.

• Bachelor degree or equivalent is preferred
• Previous coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred
• Knowledge of coaching philosophies and implementation within a team
• Experience with Microsoft Office and with office equipment (printers, copiers, etc.) preferred
• Excellent technology, face-to-face, and phone skills
• Ability to compose clear, professional letters, emails, and announcements
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and creatively with students, parents, administrators,

faculty and staff

• Must be capable of sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time; frequent use of stairs;

ability to lift 50 pounds

To be considered for this position, please email a resume to MVNU.Recruiting@mvnu.edu and complete
the application, found at: http://mvnu.edu/jobs . Applicants submitting materials via email should attach
either a Microsoft Word or .PDF File. Alternatively, materials can be faxed to (740-397-1005), or mailed
to:

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Human Resources/Recruiting
800 Martinsburg Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Professional and personal references are required, consistent with the responsibilities associated with this
position. A background check will be performed prior to appointment. Mount Vernon Nazarene University
does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or military
service in administering its employment policies and practices. As a religious educational institution under
the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, the University is permitted by law to consider religious
beliefs/practices in making employment decisions and does so to achieve its mission. The University
requires as a condition of employment that all employees subscribe to standards of the Church of the
Nazarene and conduct their lives in accordance therewith.

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