Head Women’s Soccer Coach

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Athletic Department at Elizabethtown College invites applications for the position of Head Women's Soccer Coach.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership for and direct all aspects of the Elizabethtown College intercollegiate women’s soccer program. The Head Women's Soccer Coach will work 12 months per year.

For full consideration, please provide cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct all aspects of the intercollegiate women’s soccer program, including, but not limited to, recruitment and supervision of assistant coaches, practice and contest organization, team travel, budget management, recruitment, scheduling, promotion of the program, and team fundraising.

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Athletic Department at Elizabethtown College invites applications for the position of Head Women's Soccer Coach.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership for and direct all aspects of the Elizabethtown College intercollegiate women’s soccer program. The Head Women's Soccer Coach will work 12 months per year.

For full consideration, please provide cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct all aspects of the intercollegiate women’s soccer program, including, but not limited to, recruitment and supervision of assistant coaches, practice and contest organization, team travel, budget management, recruitment, scheduling, promotion of the program, and team fundraising.
• Meet annual goals for student athlete recruitment and retention.
• Effectively promote an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for all student athletes and set expectations for diversity and inclusion in all team activities.
• Conduct the women’s soccer program in accordance with NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
• Adhere to all college policies including, but not limited to, specific duties as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and Responsible Employee.
• Teach a 1-credit physical education course in the fall semester and two 1-credit courses in the spring semester and/or manage additional administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Collaborate on the development and delivery of a comprehensive student-athlete wellness program
• Co-advise student-athlete mentors
• Game management (winter & spring)
• Facility manager for Ira R. Herr Stadium

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Attend athletic department staff meetings
• Conduct all responsibilities in a safe manner according to regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree is required. Plus three to five years of coaching experience, preferably on the college level; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

This position requires a valid driver’s license for business travel purposes (individual must have a US driver’s license for at least three years and be qualified to transport students in college-owned and/or leased vehicles). CPR certification also is required.

Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training

• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• Ability to work weekends
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and desire to be a team player
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong oral communication skills
• Must have a coaching record or equivalent experience that demonstrates the ability to teach, motivate, and develop student athletes
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledgeable of NCAA rules and committed to the NCAA Division III philosophy of athletics

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasionally required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time
• Regularly required to walk about
• Regularly required to maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching, or running
• Regularly required to reach up and out with hands and arms
• Regularly required to talk and hear; verbally express information or instructions
• Regularly required to use hands to grasp objects, type, pick up objects, move objects, or hold objects
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Regularly required to climb stairs and/or ladders
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry a distance of 10 feet
• Occasionally required to push and/or pull up to 50 pounds a distance of 10 feet
• Regularly required to stand for long periods of time
• Capable of demonstrating skills related to the sport being coached

VISION REQUIREMENTS

To successfully perform this position, individuals must possess the following:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Depth perception and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships
• Adjustable focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is regularly exposed to indoor conditions, outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

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