The Men’s Head Soccer Coach gives direction to, coaches and coordinates the activities of the men’s soccer program and performs various instructional and athletic administrative duties to meet the College’s needs.
Responsibilities:
The Men’s Head Soccer Coach is responsible for the organization of the men’s soccer program and various administrative duties within the athletics department. Essential responsibilities include coaching, recruiting, budgeting, athletic academic oversight, off-season functions, and liaison functions. Other responsibilities include instructional functions, athletic administrative functions, athletic marketing and sports information functions, and athletic academic support functions.
Essential Duties:
Coaching
Organization of and conduct of practice sessions
Provide strategic and tactical direction of team during game situations
Provide appropriate athletic training and injury prevention
Equipment support for athletes
Recruiting
Identification of talent needs for program
Evaluate and contact perspective athletes and parents/guardians
Preparing and making offers in accordance with NJCAA rules
Interacting with high school and college coaches to assist with athlete’s transitions into Casper College and into other intercollegiate programs
Budgetary tracking
Administer and track the operational budget for the Men’s Soccer program with the guidance and direction from the Athletic Director
Track scholarship and recruiting expenditures
In conjunction with the Athletic Director, develop fund requests for Booster Club assistance
Athletic academic oversight
Monitor athletes’ class attendance
Track academic progress toward degree completion by athletes
Develop and implement an academic support system for athletes
Provide academic eligibility and success information to the athletic department and campus administration as needed to comply with the NJCAA rules and state and federal legislative requirements
Off-Season functions
Develop and implement off-season conditioning programs
Track athlete involvement with campus and community activities
Maintain regular contact with athletes
Liaison functions
Maintain collaborative working relationships within the athletic, administrative, and faculty areas along with other related college support services
Maintain collaborative working relationships with the Booster Club
Maintain positive relations
Work Environment:
Typical work environment is a classroom, office, and athletics facility setting requiring normal safety precautions. Work is usually performed during the normal workday, however, early morning, late evening and weekend work is required. Short periods of time will be spent outdoors travelling between campus buildings in various weather conditions.
Physical Demands:
Employee must be able to stand for long periods of time, speak, hear, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use computer, feel, and reach with hands and arms. Work requires incumbent to frequently walk about residence halls to perform job functions. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Prior coaching experience, minimum of 5 years at the 3A/4A high school level
Excellent decision making skills
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Strong communication skills
Valid Wyoming driver’s license and a good driving record
Computer proficiency for word processing, email, and spreadsheets
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desired Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in related field
Prior coaching experience, minimum of 5 years at the colligate level
Head coaching experience
Work experience in a community college environment
Apply by November 22, and include the following:
Application, complete with 3 references
Resume
Cover Letter
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts required upon employment)
