Indiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio, and beyond a broad range of bachelor's degrees and selected master's degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.
Indiana University East values a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement. Learn more about IU East.
Job Summary
Department
ATHLETICS (EA-ATHL-IUEAA)
Department Information
Indiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio, and beyond a broad range of bachelor's degrees and selected master's degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.
Indiana University East values a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement. Learn more about IU East.
Job Summary
The Head Women's Soccer Coach will manage and operate the Women's Soccer team while complying with all KIAC/NAIA regulations. In addition, the person in this role will coach and develop the Women's Soccer program, including but not limited to: recruiting, training, skill development, event scheduling, and preparing student-athletes for competition.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Establishes all aspects of the Women's Soccer program at IU East, including recruiting, training, and coaching quality student-athletes as members of the Women's soccer program.
Provides a quality competitive experience expected by a college athlete. Develops and recommends game strategies and position assignments through the scouting of opponents.
Instills and demands respect and sportsmanship towards officials, opponents, teammates, and oneself; demonstrate correct techniques and skills to play the sport safely and to help student-athletes avoid injury.
Plans and executes the schedule of all competitions and practices in compliance with KIAC and NAIA regulations. Monitors and facilitates compliance in NAIA athletic directives.
Participates in due process procedures, as needed. Works collaboratively with the Athletic Director, Sports Information Director, and the Department of External affairs to manage external relations for the Women's Soccer program.
Complies with academic policies, standards, and requirements of the university, including monitoring and encouraging regular progress toward an academic degree. Makes good faith efforts, in cooperation with the university's faculty and administration, to meet all student-athletes academic requirements, and to integrate sports into the whole spectrum of academic life for all student-athletes. Uses reasonable efforts to arrange travel and scheduling by student-athletes in such a manner as to minimize lost classroom time.
Performs other related duties, such as: notifying players of practices, games, and team meetings; manages the sport network and/or facility; oversees of Red Wolf Partners, Club, or Foundation; provides game and academic study hall oversight; serves as recruiting coordinator, Graf center coordinator, and/or assisting with other sports.
Assists at all IU East home athletic events as assigned and perform other duties assigned by the Athletic Director.
General Responsibilities
Complies fully with all NAIA, applicable athletic conference, and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes by counseling team members in academic, disciplinary, sportsmanship, and personal matters, as appropriate.
Develops a competitively successful team to represent Indiana University positively and responsibly. Provides student athletes the opportunity for a positive experience and climate in which to achieve their academic, athletic, and personal goals.
Performs recruiting duties by formulating a plan to incorporate coverage of all prospective student athletes and recruiting high-quality student-athletes that meet or exceed university qualifications.
Represents the team, department, and university in a positive, professional, and ethical manner; responds appropriately to media, marketing, fund-raising, and community service requests, as assigned. Exhibits professionalism in a manner consistent with the missions and goals of Indiana University, applicable athletic conference, and the NAIA.
Directs coaching staff, when applicable.
Maintains program budget.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
4 years of coaching experience
1 year of management experience
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
Instills commitment to organizational goals
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Effective conflict management skills
Builds and manages effective teams
Working Conditions / Demands
This position requires both sedentary work and long durations of movement about the workspace. It requires the ability to move and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indiana University East Campus
Richmond, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$40,000 per year.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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