Head Coach - Women's Soccer

Position Summary

Green River College is?actively pursuing?a Head Coach for Intercollegiate Women's Soccer.?Come be a part of a growing and competitive program. This position will report to?the Director of Athletics and Recreation in the department of Campus Life.Please submit your resume detailing your educational background and coaching experience and a cover letter. The Green River College women’s soccer coach will be responsible for all aspects of the women’s soccer program, including planning and directing recruitment, conditioning, training and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management. The duties of this position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules and regulations of the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) and Green River College.Must be able to work and interact effectively with other coaches, staff, student-athletes, the general student body and administrators. ABOUT THE COLLEGE: Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical, 15% Adult Basic Education, 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: Green River College is committed to enhancing and supporting a diverse campus environment, incorporating principles of equity in order to promote inclusive practices. Diversity is understood in terms of intersectional identities defined by culture, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disability, religion, veteran status, immigration status, and age. Given the diversity of our student population and service areas, we encourage applications from faculty, staff, and administrators with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining and serving people from a wide range of backgrounds and collaborating effectively with others.

Position Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Recruit student athletes in accordance with NWAC athletic regulations, conference and college values, and commitment to student success

• Coordinate Letters of Intent and scholarship awards. Work with athletic director to determine which athletes will receive letters of intent and the scholarship amount each is to receive within NWAC guidelines

• Ensure compliance with eligibility regulations. Stay current on eligibility regulations; inform athletes of eligibility requirements

• Coach/teach individual and team women’s soccer strategies to players, and organize and plan day-to-day operations for the women’s soccer program

• Assist students in achieving their educational goals, which includes organizing and implementing team study hall and grade checks

• Help maintain a competitive program; direct assistant coaches; meet deadlines set forth by the NWAC; comply with NWAC regulations and support the NWAC and Green River College philosophy and mission

• Transport student-athletes to team events and away contests;assistwith necessary travel arrangements

• Develop fundraising strategies to help raise funds to support the program

• Responsible for developing practice and game schedules

Position Summary

Green River College is?actively pursuing?a Head Coach for Intercollegiate Women's Soccer.?Come be a part of a growing and competitive program. This position will report to?the Director of Athletics and Recreation in the department of Campus Life.Please submit your resume detailing your educational background and coaching experience and a cover letter. The Green River College women’s soccer coach will be responsible for all aspects of the women’s soccer program, including planning and directing recruitment, conditioning, training and performance of student-athletes, along with fiscal management. The duties of this position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules and regulations of the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) and Green River College.Must be able to work and interact effectively with other coaches, staff, student-athletes, the general student body and administrators. ABOUT THE COLLEGE: Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical, 15% Adult Basic Education, 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: Green River College is committed to enhancing and supporting a diverse campus environment, incorporating principles of equity in order to promote inclusive practices. Diversity is understood in terms of intersectional identities defined by culture, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disability, religion, veteran status, immigration status, and age. Given the diversity of our student population and service areas, we encourage applications from faculty, staff, and administrators with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining and serving people from a wide range of backgrounds and collaborating effectively with others.

Position Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Recruit student athletes in accordance with NWAC athletic regulations, conference and college values, and commitment to student success

• Coordinate Letters of Intent and scholarship awards. Work with athletic director to determine which athletes will receive letters of intent and the scholarship amount each is to receive within NWAC guidelines

• Ensure compliance with eligibility regulations. Stay current on eligibility regulations; inform athletes of eligibility requirements

• Coach/teach individual and team women’s soccer strategies to players, and organize and plan day-to-day operations for the women’s soccer program

• Assist students in achieving their educational goals, which includes organizing and implementing team study hall and grade checks

• Help maintain a competitive program; direct assistant coaches; meet deadlines set forth by the NWAC; comply with NWAC regulations and support the NWAC and Green River College philosophy and mission

• Transport student-athletes to team events and away contests;assistwith necessary travel arrangements

• Develop fundraising strategies to help raise funds to support the program

• Responsible for developing practice and game schedules

• Create an inclusive and strong team environment that align with the vision of the athletic department

• Inventory and maintenance of all sports equipment and uniforms; must follow proper purchasing procedures as required by the State of Washington and described by the college business office

• Serve as a role model toassistthe team members in developing and displayingappropriate attitudes, sportsmanship and behavior expected of athletic teams and individualsrepresentingGreen River College

• Responsible for fostering an environment that provides a quality student-athlete experience

• Hiring and supervising assistant coaches

• Demonstrate ability and commitment to equity in working with students and colleagues from underrepresented, marginalized, and underserved communities.

• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This includes completing annual CSA training and ensuring the entire coaching staff, volunteer coaches or paid coaches, also complete the training

• Timely processing of appropriate institutional and conference paperwork and reports

• Other duties as assigned, responsible for the women’s soccer program as a whole

Qualifications

| Minimum Qualifications** :**

• Demonstrated experience as a soccer coach.
• Availability to attend practices and games on weekday afternoons and evenings, and weekends.
• Demonstrated understanding of intercollegiate soccer rules and regulations.
• Commitment to a philosophy of promoting student success.
• Availability to travel out of state as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coaching/playing at the college level.
• Bachelor’s Degree

The desired candidate will also demonstrate: - Productive and collaborative relationships with external and internal customers, students and staff - Ethics, integrity, confidentiality and sound professional judgment

Conditions of Employment:
In order to operate the vehicles associated with team travel, the successful candidate must meet the following conditions of employment:

• Current First Aid/CPR certification
• Valid?unrestricted Washington State Driver's license, and
• Proof of personal vehicle insurance

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Supplemental Information

At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas.

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Reporting
Any employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College’s appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President’s office for referral to an alternate designee.

For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants: Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Email: titleixcoordinator@greenriver.edu

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