Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

Assist the head coach with the intercollegiate wrestling program. This includes:

• Purchase of all equipment necessary for competition, i.e., mats, uniforms, and scoring and timing devices.
• Assist with developing the schedule.
• Assist with the recruitment and development of academically and athletically successful student-athletes.
• Promote a positive image for both the wrestling program and the athletic department.
• Be present at all practices and meets scheduled for the varsity wrestling program.
• Assume responsibility for developing an off-season training and conditioning program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

Assist the head coach with the intercollegiate wrestling program. This includes:

• Purchase of all equipment necessary for competition, i.e., mats, uniforms, and scoring and timing devices.
• Assist with developing the schedule.
• Assist with the recruitment and development of academically and athletically successful student-athletes.
• Promote a positive image for both the wrestling program and the athletic department.
• Be present at all practices and meets scheduled for the varsity wrestling program.
• Assume responsibility for developing an off-season training and conditioning program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of technical skills, playing styles and safety practices.

Work Conditions

Varied; based on recruiting, games, and practice times; normally 8:00am-5:00pm; Weekend and evening hours required; travel mandatory.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter
Resume/CV

Equal Opportunity Employer

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.

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