Posting Date: February 16, 2024 Department: Athletics Category: Staff Status/Type: Part-Time (Could become full-time with the addition of other duties)
Head Coach – Women’s Soccer
Posting Date: February 16, 2024 Department: Athletics Category: Staff Status/Type: Part-Time (Could become full-time with the addition of other duties)
Applications will be taken until the position is filled.
Responsibilities:
Head Coach (66%)
*1. Oversee the development and promotion of the soccer program, including:
Development of competition schedule, budget, assistant coach and student manager selection and training, fund raising, and travel logistics
Lead team to a successful season (e.g., win/loss record, top half conference finishes, UMAC post-season tournament participation) as agreed to in consultation with the Director of Athletics
Utilize positive communication with student-athletes, managers, assistant coaches, and other members of the Athletic Department to establish relationships that reflect trust and respect
Develop student-athlete physical, spiritual, emotional, academic, and psychological skills and well-being
Assist with required student-athlete paperwork
Monitor student-athlete academic progress, retention, and graduation status
Assist with competition management of contests as needed; coordinate competition logistics and facilities; assist with maintaining accurate statistics
Work under and follow all NCAA, UMAC, and Bethany rules and regulations
Establish positive communication relationships media and public agencies
Maintain professional communication with conference coaches; represent the College at conference meetings
Foster a sense of unity and fellowship in the athletic department and campus community
Work with other head coaches as needed on details for practices, utilization of facilities, home and away contest logistics, etc.
Develop, organize, and evaluate program-specific camps; monitor fields for purposes of safety and facility security during these events
Manage program equipment inventory
Provide requested information to SID promptly and efficiently
Respect and assist in care of all athletic facilities in cooperation with other coaching staff and athletic administration
Assist with athletic department golf tournament
*2. Recruit student-athletes who understand the mission of the athletic department and the institution, in accordance with NCAA guidelines
develop recruiting list
visit high schools and other higher education institutions as appropriate
meet with potential student-athletes and their families during campus visits
establish and maintain contact through phone calls, texts, social media, e-mails, and letters
coordinate and oversee recruiting efforts of assistant coaches
maintain roster numbers and recruiting goals as set by athletic directors.
care for and develop student-athlete physical, spiritual, emotional, academic, and psychological skills and well-being
develop, implement, and evaluate drills, practice plans, conditioning programs, and game strategies for both traditional and non-traditional seasons
evaluate student-athlete talent and level of improvement
maintain open lines of communication with student-athletes
encourage and promote good teamwork and positive behavior
maintain and enforce all team, institutional, and NCAA rules
maintain student-athlete files
require a timely post-season meeting in which student-athlete evaluation is administered and returned to AD
*3. Engage with College constituents such as alumni and local communities
*4. Attend local, regional, and national professional development clinics, conventions, and seminars
*5. Research, refine, and continue to develop knowledge of soccer rules, regulations, and policies affecting responsibilities
*6. Maintain First Aid and CPR certification
Perform other related duties/responsibilities as appropriate or assigned by director of athletics
Minimum qualifications:
Willingness to support the mission of Bethany Lutheran College
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; master’s preferred (required for teaching)
Coaching and recruiting experience required at the collegiate level
Knowledge of NCAA rules
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to recruit, motivate, and develop student athletes
Able to lift, pull, push up to 50 pounds
Maintain valid driver’s license and successfully pass a van driving test.
Send Information to:
Bethany Lutheran College- Human Resources Office
Position – Head Coach, Women’s Soccer
700 Luther Drive
Mankato, MN 56001; or via scanned email to hr@blc.edu