Head Coach- Women’s Soccer Contract

Description

Position Summary

The
Head Coach for Women’s Soccer is responsible for managing an intercollegiate soccer program to include recruiting, instructing, and
coaching students and coordinating various program related activities. The Head Coach of Women’s Soccer is required to abide by the
rules and regulations established by Central Wyoming College and the National Junior College Athletic Association. 

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Provide vision, leadership and
   oversight for the women’s soccer team. 
2. Plan, direct, and coach the program that develops student/athletes’ fullest
   potential while being regionally competitive and ethically run. 
3. Ensure compliance with and abide by National Junior College
   Athletic Association (NJCAA) rules and regulations. 
4. Coordinate the development and promotion of the program. 
5. Recruit student athletes who can achieve academic and athletic success, and support general student recruitment in cooperation with the
   admissions office. 
6. Coordinate and cooperate with the Registrar and the Athletic department in certifying student
   eligibility. 
7. Develop student athletes intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and interpersonally within the
   college’s values to aid student athletes in meeting individual and team academic and performance goals. 
8. Provide ongoing
   oversight of student athlete’s conduct both on and off the court assisting with conflict resolution, providing guidance with
   negotiating campus processes (i.e. registration, financial aid, residence life, campus safety, etc.), and assisting with the development of
   positive interpersonal relationships including campus integration with other students and faculty. 
9. Manage the annual budget;
   monitor expenditures including allocation of scholarships, and, under the direction of the Athletic Director, develop and implement a
   successful fundraising plan to meet the women’s soccer program needs, goals, and objectives. 
10. Coordinate all team travel
    arrangements including lodging, meals, and mileage. Travel with the team to off-campus games, events and competitions. 
11. Work
    with Athletic Director to schedule games, travel and officials, and develop a game management plan for each home event. 
12. Coordinate academic and athletic awards and maintain archives of nominees and winners. 
13. Attend in-service week, applicable
    training events, division meetings, and other required campus-wide and division events. 
14. 14. Share student information with
    faculty, success coaches, and counselors when appropriate, including progress reports, attendance records, etc., to facilitate student
    success. 
15. Serve as the Assistant Coach to the Men’s Soccer Team. 
16. Operate within the college’s policies
    and procedures. 
17. Perform other reasonably related duties as directed or assigned. 
18. Establish a fundraising plan
    that will meet the needs of the women’s soccer program as well as the overall athletic department.

Typical
Qualifications

Position Specifications and Minimum QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports science, or other directly related discipline from a regionally accredited
  institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

Experience

• Three years coaching experience 

Licenses/Certifications

• First Aid and CPR certified or
  ability to be certified within 90 days of hire. 

Equivalency Statement

• Equivalent
  combinations of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered on a case-by-case
  basis. 

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience coaching college level athletics 
• Experience successfully recruiting college athletes 
• Success playing and coaching soccer 
• Understanding of
  factors contributing to college athlete success 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Expert
   knowledge of the sport of soccer. 
2. Knowledge of and ability to adhere to college policies, procedures and values. 
3. Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics including NJCAA rules and regulations. 
4. Knowledge of and skill in proper use of
   equipment and spotting techniques. 
5. Knowledge and demonstrable ability to use personal computer software, preferably Microsoft
   applications. 
6. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. 
7. Possess strong, effective interpersonal
   skills. 
8. Possess strong leadership skills. 
9. Possess skill in managing budgets. 
10. Demonstrate a
    strong work ethic, high degree of integrity and high moral and ethical behavior. 
11. Ability to organize, prioritize and follow
    multiple projects and tasks through to completion. 
12. Ability to maintain confidentiality and to effectively identify and
    resolve problems. 
13. Ability to promote a positive atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation within the college, community, and
    other soccer professionals. 
14. Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and
    supervisors. 
15. Ability to relate with a diverse population in a professional, helpful manner and be a team player. 

Level of Supervision 

• This position operates under the general supervision of the Dean of
  Students/Athletic Director. 

Working Environment

• Reasonable accommodation will be extended
  to otherwise qualified individuals with a legally recognized disability. 

Equipment Used

• Computer, recruiting and statistic software, soccer nets, scoreboard, score clock, weights, free weights and cardio machines. 

Physical Requirements

• Work requires lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds frequently. 

Environmental Conditions

• Work is primarily performed on a soccer field, gymnasium, office, or school
  setting under limited supervision. Traveling and evening/weekend work is required.

CWC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and
Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons
with disabilities.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call
307-855-2112 or email cwchr@CWC.edu.