Head Men's Soccer Coach

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Position Purpose:

The Head Men’s Soccer Coach is a 12-month position working in the Department of Athletics. Joining a dedicated team of educators, the successful candidate will strive to promote student success both on and off the field.

The Head Men’s Soccer Coach is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of the men’s soccer program, providing significant contributions to the development of student-athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to equity and social justice. This position is also responsible for the administration of all phases of the varsity program in accordance with guidelines from Bates College, the NCAA, and NESCAC including recruiting highly qualified student-athletes, compliance, scheduling, travel planning, data management, practice scheduling, academic and personal mentorship, and roster management.

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Position Purpose:

The Head Men’s Soccer Coach is a 12-month position working in the Department of Athletics. Joining a dedicated team of educators, the successful candidate will strive to promote student success both on and off the field.

The Head Men’s Soccer Coach is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of the men’s soccer program, providing significant contributions to the development of student-athletes through mentorship, guidance, leadership opportunities, community building, and a commitment to equity and social justice. This position is also responsible for the administration of all phases of the varsity program in accordance with guidelines from Bates College, the NCAA, and NESCAC including recruiting highly qualified student-athletes, compliance, scheduling, travel planning, data management, practice scheduling, academic and personal mentorship, and roster management.

The Head Men’s Soccer Coach serves as an active and visible campus presence, serving on committees, holding day-time office hours, meeting with recruits, and engaging with students outside of the Department of Athletics. The Head Men’s Soccer Coach will have significant night and weekend commitments. The Head Men’s Soccer Coach reports to the Director of Athletics.

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Job Duties:

Coaching Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, supervision, and development for the men’s soccer team to support student-athletes in the areas of athletic competition skills, conditioning, personal development and professional growth.
• Attend and serve as head coach at all scheduled team practices, competitions, and additional team functions/events.
• Provide training necessary through skills and conditioning to enable students to compete safely and competitively.
• Develop a comprehensive and systematic recruitment plan with a focus on recruiting and retaining highly qualified student-athletes.
• Working in collaboration with Admission, identify and recruit highly motivated student-athletes in accordance with Bates College, NESCAC, and NCAA regulations in order to enhance team success both athletically and academically.
• Be committed to ensuring student-athlete growth and development both on and off the field.
• Hold student-athletes accountable for team expectations and ensure student-athlete adherence to the Student-Athlete Code of Ethics & Conduct.
• Develop a strategy for a team social media presence across platforms for the publicity, promotion, and recognition of the team.
• Engage in professional development with an eye towards gaining new knowledge in the realm of current best practices, successful coaching pedagogy, training/skill development, and risk management.
• Manage and remain accountable for expense control, administration of the team budget, and projected fiscal year needs.
• Collaborate with athletic training personnel regarding student-athlete health and safety including, medical clearances, injury prevention, and rehabilitation of student-athletes.
• Coordinate team fundraising efforts in partnership with Advancement in order to augment resources for value added programming: enhanced skill training, leadership development, team cohesion exercises, etc.
• Recruit, develop and retain a qualified coaching staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision:

• Prepare agendas, structure, and guidelines for coaching staff meetings.
• Administer annual performance evaluations for all staff reporting to head coach.
• Support professional development and success of assistant coaches reporting to head coach.

Second Assignment and Campus Collaboration:

• Take ownership of a shared process or program within the Department of Athletics (Second Assignment).
• Engage with the Bates community through serving on committees and fostering an environment that supports an active lifestyle for all students.
• Participate in and encourage student-athletes to engage in leadership opportunities within the Bates community, providing benefits to the campus and Lewiston/Auburn area.
• Support the mission of the Department of Athletics and Physical Education.
• Other duties as assigned. | |
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Experience coaching a successful intercollegiate athletics program or equivalent experience required.
• Experience successfully recruiting student-athletes.
• Fundamental understanding of sport skills, training, and strategies for high-level competition required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships with clientele such as students, staff, faculty and co-workers.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal & listening) skills.
• Clear understanding of the NCAA Division III philosophy and its holistic approach to the student-athlete experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills; ability to synthesize complex or diverse information.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills for successful documentation, planning and execution.
• Proficiency in basic data management systems and basic computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel, Power Point, WordPress [website], Google docs, email and calendaring.)
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, and other non-traditional schedules, as well as travel for competitions.
• Personal commitment to excellence and the mission of a top-tier small liberal arts college. | | | |
  

Benefits: Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, sick leave, 24 days of vacation, 2 personal days, 13 paid holidays, dependent care subsidy, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug and smoke-free workplace.

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