HEAD COACH WOMEN'S SOCCER & DIRECTOR OF INTRAMURALS, Athletics

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Provide leadership, administration, and instruction for the women’s soccer team and leadership, administration and implementation for campus intramural sports at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul.

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Position Summary

Position Overview

Provide leadership, administration, and instruction for the women’s soccer team and leadership, administration and implementation for campus intramural sports at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul.

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What will I do in this position?

Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

HEAD

COACH

– WOMEN’S

SOCCER

Comply with the Athletic Handbook, especially the philosophy of athletics as well as basic rules of eligibility.

Demonstrate Christian values in attitudes, words, and actions at contests, practices, trips, meals, etc. Ensure that players and/or coaches conduct daily devotions.

Responsible for all practice sessions and game arrangements (transportation, food money). Oversee ordering of supplies and equipment, monitoring department budget.

Verify roster accuracy for eligibility sheets; periodically check with players to ensure academic effort and progress; coordinate with athletic director any eligibility concerns or questions.

Verify with Athletic Office that game day requirements are completed at least one day in advance.

Hire and supervise assistant coaches.

Represent program at required conference meetings. Responsible to respond in a timely manner to prospective athlete inquiries. Responsible for total women’s soccer program recruiting effort.

Update annually season records, team statistics and individual marks. Ensure that proper and timely statistical reports are given to the

UMAC

conference and the

NCAA

. Coordinate end of season awards banquet with Athletic Director.

Teach, train and evaluate student athletes.

INTRAMURAL

SPORTS

Develop, implement and evaluate the offerings of the intramural program. Monitor and evaluate the intramural budget.

Annually review and up-date the intramural handbook. Hire and supervise the work of students assigned to IM through the work study programs. Schedule all activities including workers, teams, and facilities.

Select, purchase and maintain IM supplies and equipment. Maintain up to date accurate records of all IM scores and participation.

Issue and distribute publicity, schedules and results for all IM events.

Conduct informational and training meetings for managers of in all recognized intramural sports.

File an annual report of the IM program including expenditures, results, record of participation and recommendations for future programs.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students, all employees act as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students in growing intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to mature in their faith.

Secondary job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist with department responsibilities as requested by the Athletic Director.

What will it take to succeed in this position?

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Previous collegiate participation and/or coaching experience preferred

Continually nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; serve as a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a kind, Christ-like attitude in dealing with and ministering to people within and outside of Northwestern; and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, doctrinal statement, and Declaration of Christian Community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, working weekends, as well as the ability to travel with team to all scheduled events

Ability to communicate the uniqueness of Northwestern to prospective athletes and their parents

Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, courteous and tactful manner

Knowledge and understanding of basic computer skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to pass a background check upon hire and periodically throughout the course of employment

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies. Potential termination for intentional or repeated

NCAA

rules violations.

What are the benefits of working at Northwestern?

Generous health, dental and other insurance benefits

Tuition benefits for employees and their families

Employer retirement contributions

Complimentary access to campus athletic, music, and theatre events

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Northwestern's Website
   • Indeed
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   • Current or former Northwestern Employee
   • Facebook
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ for personal salvation?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Please describe the circumstances surrounding your becoming a follower of Christ.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * I have read the Declaration of Christian Community and, if employed by Northwestern, would live by and uphold the principles and expectations it contains throughout my employment at Northwestern.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Below, please indicate any reservations you have regarding UNW's Declaration of Christian Community.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * I have read the University of Northwestern - St Paul's Doctrinal Statement and am in agreement with it. Furthermore, I am affiliated with a church whose doctrinal statement and Christian community are substantially in agreement with it.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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