Assistant Soccer Coach

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Position Information

Recruitment Number

1533

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Posting Details

Position Information

Recruitment Number

1533

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Number of Vacancies

1

Working Title

Assistant Soccer Coach

Classification Title

ASST COACH

Proposed Salary to be Offered

42,000

Appointment Percentage (Budget)

100

Position Summary

Assistant Soccer Coach (9-month appointment):

The position of Assistant Soccer Coach will hold a 100% 9-

MONTH

appointment in the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (“the Department”) and will report directly to UWL’s Head Soccer Coach. The Assistant Coach will assist in the management of daily operations of a Division

III

intercollegiate women’s soccer program competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, with responsibilities including, but not limited to, assisting in the planning, recruiting, coaching, developing, implementing, and administering of the soccer program to meet University and Department objectives. They will also be responsible for various administrative tasks associated with running an intercollegiate soccer program, potentially including, but not limited to, the planning of team travel; managing equipment and/or video and technology needs; managing social media accounts; and coordinating camps. The Assistant Coach must conduct themselves in such a way as to enhance respect for the university, the Department,

UWL

soccer program and

UWL

student-athletes.

Position Type

Staff/Administrative

Pay Basis

Annual

FLSA

Exempt

Contingent Upon Funding

No

Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)?

No

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree.

Soccer coaching or playing experience at high school, club, or collegiate level.

Knowledge of recruiting and coaching strategies.

Possess a valid driver’s license.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of

NCAA

Division

III

rules and

WIAC

rules.

Collegiate coaching or participation experience.

Collegiate recruiting experience.

Self-directed.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift and move equipment as needed.

Must be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Working conditions and environment

Evening and weekend hours are required.

Travel for recruitment activities is required. The ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license meeting the criteria for driving a vehicle on University/State business is required. Drive Authorization required upon hire.

Miscellaneous Information

Attendance at athletics department meetings, appropriate

WIAC

and/or

NCAA

meetings or job-related clinics and conferences required as needed.

Information about

UWL

and the Surrounding Region

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.

For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the

U.S. News & World Report

list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.

With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.

UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan .

The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse .

Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/

AA/EO Statement

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.

UWL

, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

DEI

Statement

UW-La Crosse’s diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as “… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top

LGBTQ

-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (

ACO

).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the

UWL

Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.uwlax.edu/police/... or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

Redbook Position

Yes

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 coaching within their club. |

| 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. |

| 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. |

Posting Detail Information

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Date | 07/10/2024 | | Continuous Recruitment | Yes | | Continuous Recruitment First Review Date | 07/28/2024 | | 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 anysexual violenceorsexual 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 ofsexual violenceorsexual 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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