Assistant Soccer Coach

EXPIRED

Redbook Position

No

Division/College

Student Affairs Division

Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit

The Division of Student Affairs’ role is to enhance and support students learning experience here at

UWL

. We work closely with faculty, staff, community members, alumni and most importantly, students to provide quality programs and services which promote learning, leadership, involvement, service, and the celebration of diversity. The Division includes several departments: Admissions and Recruitment, Campus Child Center, Counseling and Testing, Student Health Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports, Residence Life, Student Life, University Centers, and the Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students office. The staff of the Division is truly student-centered and concerned about the holistic development of the student.

Duties/Responsibilities

<div>These are the job duties required for the position.</div>

| Responsibility Statement | Coaching | | Duties to Support Responsibility |
- Plan and direct the development of student-athletes in the skills necessary for successful competition in the sport of soccer. - Assist the Head Soccer Coach in the development and implementation of contest strategy. - Implement team and individual goals. - Maximize athlete and team performances by assisting in the identification of team strengths and weaknesses. - Demonstrate positive sportsmanship by refraining from publicly criticizing student-athletes, university support staff, officials, or opponents. - Assist local soccer club by serving as a director within their club.

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| Responsibility Statement | Administration of Soccer program | | Duties to Support Responsibility |
- Adhere to all rules of the NCAA, WIAC, and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. - Implement team rules and policies developed by the Head Coach. - Assist the Head Soccer Coach in the development of in- and off-season programs as permitted by applicable NCAA Bylaws and regulations. - Promote a team culture devoted to academic achievement and ensure an atmosphere supportive of, and conducive to, academic success. - Monitor the academic progress of assigned student-athletes on the soccer team to ensure that regular, ongoing, and necessary progress is made toward the attainment of a UW-L degree. - Adhere to all athletic training policies and procedures. - Assist, as needed, the Head Soccer Coach and the Athletics Business Manager on planning all aspects of team travel. - Assist, as needed, the Head Soccer Coach and UWL’s Camps Coordinator in the administration of all camps associated with UWL Soccer. - Assist, as needed, the Equipment Manager in all matters pertaining to inventorying, ordering, issuing, using, and returning uniforms, practice gear, and equipment. - Assist local soccer club with administrative tasks - Attend athletic department meetings. - Attend appropriate WIAC and/or NCAA meetings. - Attend job-related clinics and conferences.

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| Responsibility Statement | Recruiting | | Duties to Support Responsibility |
- Assist in developing and sustaining a competitive program through, in part, the recruitment of quality student-athletes. - Manage, post, and engage with all UWL Soccer social media accounts. - Identify, observe, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes. - Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing recruiting activities within rules set by the NCAA, WIAC, and UWL. - Advance the University’s efforts to increase campus diversity by recruiting diverse prospective student-athletes. - Develop and continually maintain recruiting records and logs. - Inform prospective student-athletes of opportunities related to education, career, and soccer competition.

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Date | 11/26/2024 | | Continuous Recruitment | Yes | | Continuous Recruitment First Review Date | 12/27/2024 | | Close Date | | | Special Instructions |
Application deadlines:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013. | | Position Contact Name | Jason Murphy | | Position Contact Email | jmurphy@uwlax.edu |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of finalists must be revealed upon request. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

   • I wish for my name to remain confidential until the university is no longer able to do so.
   • I waive my right to keep my name confidential through the application process.

2. * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse? (UW-L and UW System institutions pay for some or all of the sponsorship costs. Some candidates may require an H1B or another form of employment sponsorship to work in the US. This question is asked so that if you are the successful candidate, Human Resources can work with your work unit to begin the process of obtaining this visa).

   • Yes, I will require sponsorship prior to employment.
   • Yes, I will require sponsorship for continued employment if hired.
   • No, I do not require sponsorship and am eligible to work in the US.

3. * Please provide your most recent employer, supervisor name and contact information, including phone number and email address. (Pursuant to UW System Administrative Policy 1275, UW System requires reference checks related to sexual harassment and sexual violence to be conducted at a minimum with a final candidate’s most recent employer and with all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven years. UW-L will notify you prior to contacting your supervisor).

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Are you currently employed by or have you been employed by a UW System institution or a State of Wisconsin agency during the last seven (7) years? Please answer yes or no. If yes, provide the institution or agency name, your supervisor and contact information, including phone number and email address.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * After you retire from a Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) employer, you may return to work with a WRS employer as a rehired annuitant, provided certain requirements are met. There are no restrictions on what type of position a rehired annuitant can hold. Under the WRS, there is no limit to how much you may earn as a rehired annuitant. (Learn more: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef...). Are you currently collecting an annuity from the Wisconsin Retirement System, (WRS)?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you an alum of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Were you ever found to have engaged in any sexual violence or sexual harassment in a previous work assignment? (Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Are you currently under investigation or have ever left employment during an active investigation in which you were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment? (Required under UW System Administrative Policy 1275)

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?

   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents

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