Head Men's Soccer Coach
Alfred University
The Alfred University Head Men’s Soccer Coach is responsible for the organization and management of competitive varsity intercollegiate NCAA Division III men’s soccer program. This includes teaching and coaching student-athletes for successful competition; monitoring and supporting student-athletes’ academic success; recruiting; civic engagement; planning and managing budgets and schedules; fundraising; and developing positive alumni and parent relations.
Salary:$63,000-$65,250 Annually
Essential Functions:Teaching and Coaching:Maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgmentProvide a teaching and learning environment that is nurturing, intellectual and supportive of individual differencesDevelop strategies and techniques for all phases of the sport to best prepare the team for competitive situationsPrepare, implement and evaluate practice and competition plans that are effective for the sport and congruent with team/individual abilityDevelop and employ a team philosophy that is supportive of the educational mission of the university and the athletic departmentDirect student-athletes, assistant coaches, and support staff to conduct themselves in such ways that bring credit to the team and Alfred UniversityAdvising:Develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletesSet high standard of ethical and moral conductReinforce academic success as a priorityMonitor academic progress through communication with the Associate Director of AthleticsEncourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with their advisor, faculty, dean, and other areas of academic supportMonitor eligibility of student-athletesRecruiting:Articulate and implement a recruiting plan consistent with Alfred University’s missionCultivate a recruiting networkMaintain the department’s recruiting contact management systemRecruit student-athletes that coincide with the academic profile of Alfred University studentsMaintain open communication with other Alfred University coaches regarding shared prospectsBe knowledgeable about admissions and financial aid processesMeet recruiting goalsProfessional Development:Maintain active membership in professional sport organizationsPursue formal and informal educational opportunitiesParticipate in department professional development seminarsCivic Engagement:Promote the sport in area communitiesEstablish and maintain a positive relationship with interested segments of the community (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media)Program Management:Comply with institutional and departmental policiesBe knowledgeable of and comply with all NCAA and Empire 8 rules and regulationsSupervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaching staffWork collaboratively with department staffDevelop a competitive NCAA Division III scheduleEstablish a sport budget in collaboration with the AVP for Student Experience, Athletics, & Recreation Effectively manage the sport program within the budget allocationResponsibly manage equipment, uniforms and facilitiesWork collaboratively with Advancement staff to plan and implement sport fundraising activitiesMaintain appropriate coach-athlete relationshipsDevelop a positive relationship with alumni and parents of current, former and prospective student-athletesMaintain a safe work environment within and around facilities and associated equipment including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with the work environmentOther Duties & Responsibilities:Teach physical education, fitness, and/or wellness classesServe on a department operational teamRepresent the department on campus committeesSupports and assists in creating intersections for faculty, staff and students that will assist in transforming people’s livesSupports and assists in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, staff, and studentsMaintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the AU experienceMaintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environmentParticipates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocolsEffective written and oral communication skillsContributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assignedSupervisor:Associate Vice President for Student Experience, Athletics, & RecreationQualifications:Formal Education:Bachelor’s degree is required, master’s degree is preferredExperience:A minimum of four years as a collegiate soccer head and/or assistant coach is requiredDemonstrated successful collegiate coaching, recruiting, and retention of student-athletes, preferably at NCAA Division III, is requiredAdditional Knowledge/Skills:Proven organizational and management skills as well as a recognizable commitment to student growth and academic achievementAn overall knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations is requiredThe successful applicant must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and have a commitment to teamworkCompetence with technology resources and a current U.S. driver’s license are vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this positionThe candidate must be willing to work nights and weekends. Must be CPR/AED/First Aid certifiedPhysical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus. The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.
About Alfred University:
Lighting the way for students since 1836. "We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836."
Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities.
Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu.
Salary:$63,000-$65,250 Annually
Essential Functions:Teaching and Coaching:Maintain an exemplary standard of conduct, which reflects the highest level of professionalism and good judgmentProvide a teaching and learning environment that is nurturing, intellectual and supportive of individual differencesDevelop strategies and techniques for all phases of the sport to best prepare the team for competitive situationsPrepare, implement and evaluate practice and competition plans that are effective for the sport and congruent with team/individual abilityDevelop and employ a team philosophy that is supportive of the educational mission of the university and the athletic departmentDirect student-athletes, assistant coaches, and support staff to conduct themselves in such ways that bring credit to the team and Alfred UniversityAdvising:Develop and maintain effective communication with student-athletesSet high standard of ethical and moral conductReinforce academic success as a priorityMonitor academic progress through communication with the Associate Director of AthleticsEncourage student-athletes to foster a positive relationship with their advisor, faculty, dean, and other areas of academic supportMonitor eligibility of student-athletesRecruiting:Articulate and implement a recruiting plan consistent with Alfred University’s missionCultivate a recruiting networkMaintain the department’s recruiting contact management systemRecruit student-athletes that coincide with the academic profile of Alfred University studentsMaintain open communication with other Alfred University coaches regarding shared prospectsBe knowledgeable about admissions and financial aid processesMeet recruiting goalsProfessional Development:Maintain active membership in professional sport organizationsPursue formal and informal educational opportunitiesParticipate in department professional development seminarsCivic Engagement:Promote the sport in area communitiesEstablish and maintain a positive relationship with interested segments of the community (e.g. youth groups, civic organizations, media)Program Management:Comply with institutional and departmental policiesBe knowledgeable of and comply with all NCAA and Empire 8 rules and regulationsSupervise, mentor, and evaluate assistant coaching staffWork collaboratively with department staffDevelop a competitive NCAA Division III scheduleEstablish a sport budget in collaboration with the AVP for Student Experience, Athletics, & Recreation Effectively manage the sport program within the budget allocationResponsibly manage equipment, uniforms and facilitiesWork collaboratively with Advancement staff to plan and implement sport fundraising activitiesMaintain appropriate coach-athlete relationshipsDevelop a positive relationship with alumni and parents of current, former and prospective student-athletesMaintain a safe work environment within and around facilities and associated equipment including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with the work environmentOther Duties & Responsibilities:Teach physical education, fitness, and/or wellness classesServe on a department operational teamRepresent the department on campus committeesSupports and assists in creating intersections for faculty, staff and students that will assist in transforming people’s livesSupports and assists in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, staff, and studentsMaintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the AU experienceMaintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environmentParticipates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocolsEffective written and oral communication skillsContributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assignedSupervisor:Associate Vice President for Student Experience, Athletics, & RecreationQualifications:Formal Education:Bachelor’s degree is required, master’s degree is preferredExperience:A minimum of four years as a collegiate soccer head and/or assistant coach is requiredDemonstrated successful collegiate coaching, recruiting, and retention of student-athletes, preferably at NCAA Division III, is requiredAdditional Knowledge/Skills:Proven organizational and management skills as well as a recognizable commitment to student growth and academic achievementAn overall knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations is requiredThe successful applicant must be a person of integrity, high ethical standards, have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and have a commitment to teamworkCompetence with technology resources and a current U.S. driver’s license are vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this positionThe candidate must be willing to work nights and weekends. Must be CPR/AED/First Aid certifiedPhysical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available. The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus. The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.
About Alfred University:
Lighting the way for students since 1836. "We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836."
Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities.
Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu.
Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
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