Head Men's Soccer Coach

Job Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the men's soccer program within the guidelines set forth by Loras College, American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College’s Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.
• Oversee the identification, evaluation, and recruitment of potential soccer student-athletes.
• Monitors the academic progress of each soccer student-athlete in the program.
• Coordinates the physical development of each student-athlete through appropriate condition, strength, and practice sessions.
• Recruits, hires, and evaluates assistant soccer coaches.
• Directs and monitors the duties of the program's assistant coaches.
• Stands accessible to the media, alumni, boosters, and public to publicize and promote the program, in coordination with the Director of Athletics.
• Advises and counsels student-athletes academically, athletically, and socially.
• Fiscally responsible for all areas of the soccer budgets and soccer recruiting, including budget proposal, accounting, and expenditure.
• Recommends and oversees the purchase of new soccer equipment, supplies and uniforms.
• Represents the College at all American Rivers Conference meetings.
• Assists in the coordination of travel arrangements for road trips.
• Oversee the development of the game schedule with the Director of Athletics.
• Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to collaborate effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Education:  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in any field. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience:  Minimum of three years of successful soccer coaching at the high school, college, or university level, or equivalent.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Other Requirements:  Respect for and solid representation of the Catholic, liberal arts, residential mission, and environment. Knowledge of NCAA/A-R-C rules and regulations. Good understanding of motivational skills and the ability to implement them. Understanding of budget and reporting requirements. Excellent leadership abilities. Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities. Strong oral and written communication abilities. Excellent public relation skills. Demonstrated ability to recruit effectively. Strong interpersonal skills to represent the college and effectively interact with student-athletes, faculty, and staff. Strong administrative skills to plan, organize and implement a quality team and program. Diagnostic and strategic techniques needed to prepare athletes for competition. Must exhibit and provide a positive role model for student-athletes.

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Supervisors may assign additional functions and requirements as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.