Job summary
The Head Women's Soccer Coach will oversee the direction of the Varsity Soccer ProgramDuties of the position include recruitment, scheduling, practice/game preparation, budget management, fund raising and promotionThe coach works in a collaborative fashion with the Athletic Department to enhance the visibility and recognition of the Michigan Tech Women's Soccer Program
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Plan, organize and administer the university's varsity women's soccer program• Direct the recruitment of soccer student-athletes on a national basis• Develop and implement soccer practice sessions• Evaluate Michigan Tech and opposing team capabilities to determine game strategy• Enhance and promote the visibility and recognition of the University and team• Actively participate in fund raising and alumni activities• Provide necessary resources to monitor and promote the academic success of student-athletes• Plan, develop and administer budgets• Represent and act on behalf of the University as directed by the VP for Athletics and Recreation• Teach activity classes in the Department of KIP
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree• Experience playing and/or coaching soccer at the collegiate level• Experience using personal computers and basic software packages such as google docs• Soccer recruiting experience• Master's Degree (desirable)• Head coaching experience (desirable)• 3 years experience coaching at the NCAA DI, DII, DIII or NAIA level (desirable)• US Soccer C License or higher (or equivalent licensure with NSCAA and UEFA) (desirable)• Familiarity with Midwest collegiate and club soccer (desirable)• Experience planning, developing, and administering budgets (desirable)• Experience with fundraising, camps and clinics (desirable)
Key Skills Needed
• Superior written and oral communication and public relations skills• Demonstrated commitment, knowledge and experience with the recruiting process• Experience with film editing, office software and soccer specific video analysis software• Excellent professional, interpersonal, communication and organization skills• Demonstrated commitment to academic achievement• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and enthusiastic team attitude• Mental agility and dedication to ingenuity• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills• Demonstrated strong work ethic• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to comply with all NCAA rules and regulations• Demonstrated excellent decision making capabilities• Ability to create positive relationships throughout the program• A passion for the success of student-athletes• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment• Commitment to continued personal and professional development (desirable)• Experience being a goal-oriented charismatic, self-disciplined, willing risk-taker with a genuine interest in the success of all students (desirable)• Positive attitude towards innovation and creativity (desirable)
