To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or humanresources@mtu.edu.
Job Description Summary
The Head Women’s Soccer Coach will oversee the direction of the Varsity Soccer Program at the NCAA Division II level. Duties of the position include areas such as recruitment, scheduling, practice/game preparation, budget management, fund raising and promotion. The coach works in a collaborative fashion with the Athletic Department and serves in a leadership role to enhance the internal and external visibility and recognition of the Michigan Tech Women’s Soccer Program.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other Duties May Be Assigned)
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, coordinating soccer staff to determine needs for individual and team improvement
Evaluate Michigan Tech and opposing team capabilities to determine game strategy and manage/prepare team for competition
Enhance and promote the internal and external visibility and recognition of the University and team to a variety of alumni, campus and off-campus groups
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
Supervisory Responsibilities: Administrative supervision is exercised over graduate student assistants.
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
Demonstrated commitment to holistic development of student-athletes at the youth or collegiate level ensuring a positive experience where student-athlete welfare is paramount
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 ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff
Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities
Commitment to continued personal and professional development
Experience being a goal-oriented charismatic, self-disciplined, willing risk taker with a genuine interest in the success of all students
A positive attitude towards innovation and creativity
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
The work environment and/or physical demands described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Examples
Work will be done in an office environment where noise levels are usually low to moderate
Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation
Required Training And Other Conditions Of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Other Conditions Of Employment
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1.00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
12 months
Shift
Pay Rate/Salary
Negotiable, No less than $50,000
Title of Position Supervisor
Vice President for Athletics and Recreation
Posting Type
Internal & External
Dependent on Funding
False
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)