Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach & Head Men’s Reserve Coach

• 02-Jul-2024 to 16-Jul-2024 (EST)
• Athletics
• La Crosse, WI, USA
• Part Time

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Viterbo University is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to serve as a part-time Assistant Men's Soccer Coach and Head Reserve Coach. This position will work closely with the head coach to assist in all aspects of the men's soccer program, with a primary focus on leading the reserve team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about soccer, possess excellent coaching skills, and have a strong commitment to the development of student-athletes both on and off the field. This position has been approved for one-year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach & Head Men’s Reserve Coach

• 02-Jul-2024 to 16-Jul-2024 (EST)
• Athletics
• La Crosse, WI, USA
• Part Time

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Viterbo University is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to serve as a part-time Assistant Men's Soccer Coach and Head Reserve Coach. This position will work closely with the head coach to assist in all aspects of the men's soccer program, with a primary focus on leading the reserve team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about soccer, possess excellent coaching skills, and have a strong commitment to the development of student-athletes both on and off the field. This position has been approved for one-year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage the reserve team's training sessions, ensuring a productive and supportive environment for player development.
2. Assist the head coach in planning and implementing practice sessions, drills, and game strategies for the first team.
3. Provide individualized coaching and feedback to players to enhance their technical skills, tactical understanding, and overall performance.
4. Collaborate with coaching staff to recruit and retain talented student-athletes for the men's soccer program.
5. Assist in scouting opponents and analyzing game footage to prepare game plans and strategies.
6. Promote a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and academic excellence.
7. Assist in scheduling and other team operations such as fundraising, camps, ect.
8. Know and support the five core values of the NAIA Champions of Character initiative.
9. Support and adhere to all Viterbo University, NAIA and CCAC rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

1. Previous coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level preferred.
2. Strong knowledge of soccer techniques, tactics, and strategies.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes to achieve their full potential.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a coaching team.
6. Commitment to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
7. The position will require evening and weekend hours during the soccer season.
8. Must be able to travel for away games as needed.
9. Applicants must possess a valid drivers license.

To apply: Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to be considered.

Contact Information: Roberto Yepez, Head Men's Soccer Coach, rayepez@viterbo.eduViterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601

About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Viterbo University, we value our inclusive climate and understand that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, constituencies, and those who will help us advance our diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

_ Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups. _

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