Head Women's Soccer Coach

Job Description Summary

The Head Coach of Women’s Soccer organizes, conducts and supervises all aspects of a Division II Women’s Soccer team, within the parameters designated by the University, Sunshine State Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Teach team members the individual skills and techniques associated with the sport.

• Teach team members the game tactics associated with the sport

• Teach team members proper nutrition needed for participation in collegiate athletics

• Teach team members the proper techniques in strength and conditioning training

• Teach team members proper time management strategies to balance academic and athletic team demands

• Teach team captain leadership strategies

• To instruct, monitor, counsel, and assist student-athletes to make sure that they meet satisfactory progress and eligibility rules.

• Provide appropriate leadership, direction, and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes within the program

• Create a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes

Job Description Summary

The Head Coach of Women’s Soccer organizes, conducts and supervises all aspects of a Division II Women’s Soccer team, within the parameters designated by the University, Sunshine State Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Teach team members the individual skills and techniques associated with the sport.

• Teach team members the game tactics associated with the sport

• Teach team members proper nutrition needed for participation in collegiate athletics

• Teach team members the proper techniques in strength and conditioning training

• Teach team members proper time management strategies to balance academic and athletic team demands

• Teach team captain leadership strategies

• To instruct, monitor, counsel, and assist student-athletes to make sure that they meet satisfactory progress and eligibility rules.

• Provide appropriate leadership, direction, and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes within the program

• Create a positive and productive environment for the student-athletes

• To recruit student-athletes that are capable of graduating from this institution.

• Schedule opponents with a proportional amount of home and away, conference and non-conference, and regional games.

• Monitor academic success for student-athletes

• To be knowledgeable and follow all University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Adherence to NCAA Division II, SSC, and Saint Leo University rules and regulations, supporting the philosophy, goals, and mission of the University and its intercollegiate athletics program as well as adherence to departmental policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of coaching tactics and techniques.

Skills:

• Well developed interpersonal communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to recruit student-athletes.

• Ability to motivate student-athletes.

• Ability to prioritize practice plans, recruiting, and game management.

• Demonstrated ability to use computer programs.

ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.   The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. 

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

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