Head Men's Soccer Coach

Chicago, Illinois, Successful candidate will be responsible for leadership, administration, and coaching of a college men’s soccer team. Responsibilities will include recruiting quality student athletes, organizing and planning practices, implementing game strategies, scouting, coaching, scheduling, budgeting and planning team travel in compliance with university, the NAAC Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Strong recruiting, communication and organizational skills are all required and candidates must demonstrate a willingness to follow all policies in place by the university and athletic department. The position will have a second duty as assigned by the Director of athletics.

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must project a positive professional image and be enthusiastically engaged in creating a positive experience for student-athletes. Experience recruiting highly academically qualified student athletes is a must.

This position does not provide customer service to external customers and provides limited customer service to internal customers.

Must be willing to work some nights and weekends

Key Responsibilities

Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the University, Department of Athletics, as well as the rules and regulations of the NAAC Conference and NCAA. Recruit and retain highly qualified student athletes. Ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines for contacting and entertaining prospects. Work closely with admissions department to ensure selection of appropriate student athletes.

Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student athletes, including counseling team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters, when appropriate. Initiate and coordinate the selection, purchase, fitting and maintenance of team equipment, to include uniforms, athletic equipment and supplies. Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions as permitted by NCAA rules and regulations. Develop and implement strategies for motivating student athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.

Arrange team travel, lodging and transportation arrangements within specified budget. Provide a complete travel itinerary to director of athletics prior to each overnight trip. Ensure that the team dresses appropriately when traveling. Assist with approved fundraising activities as requested. All team fundraising efforts must be approved by the Director of athletics after fund raising proposal form has been completed. Assist in attempts to increase interest in the sport and attendance at competitions.

Work with The Director of Athletics in developing and articulating to student athletes the departmental and team rules regarding appearance, practice, class attendance, punctuality, dress code and general standards of behavior. Enforce policies and procedures outlined in student athlete handbook, team rules and apply appropriate disciplinary action. Ensure the safety of student athletes and coaching staff through careful monitoring of the condition of athletic equipment and facilities utilized by the designated sport. Submit requests for repair, maintenance and improvement of facilities to the Director for facilities and operations.

Assure that sport camps related to the sport program adhere to all rules and regulations related to scheduling and NCAA procedures. Review and clearly understand all sections of department employee handbook. All department employees are accountable for following this document.

Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Supervises a minimum of one assistant coach and one student employee. Bachelors degree and two years of experience coaching Men's Soccer required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience at the NCAA Division III level. Preferred requirements master's degree, 3-5 years of experience as a women's lacrosse coach

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently with little direction or no supervision. Evening and weekend work is required.

No additional licenses or certifications are required.

May be required to stand for long periods and must be able to lift at least 25lbs. No exposure to unpleasant conditions. The position requires long periods of standing approximately 50% of the time as well as administration of office duties 50% of the time.