Head Coach - Women's Soccer

This position has the primary responsibility of directing and coaching the University of Minnesota Crookston's Women's Soccer Program in the NCAA and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The position reports to the Athletic Director and is a 10-month appointment.

Duties:

Coaching (60%)

• Selection, supervision, and coaching of the team toward athletic excellence and a positive quality experience.
• Recommendation, supervision and evaluation of the Women's Soccer coaching staff.
• Development, communications and execution of plans for the season, including competitive schedules, practice schedules and training and conditioning programs.
• Planning, organizing, conducting of practice and effectively manage team dynamics
• Assisting in monitoring the academic performance and the physical development of student athletes.
• Working with academic counselors, athletic trainers, and the strength and conditioning coach to help student athletes achieve full potential in each area.

Recruitment (20%)

• Organization and implementation of assessment, identification and recruitment of qualified student-athletes; demonstrate commitment to recruitment of students of color.

Budget (10%)

• Preparation of budget recommendations and management of budget.
• Assistance in the preparation of travel arrangements, equipment orders, and awards for women's soccer in conjunction with other department personnel.

Administration (10%)

• Assistance with special events and tournaments, planning and conducting of clinics, seminars, and outreach to public service.
• Establishment and maintenance of effective relationships within the athletics department, the University, community, booster club, alumni, high school coaches, media and the general public.
• Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the department, the University, the NSIC and the NCAA.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of women's soccer coaching/teaching experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategies, tactics and the teaching of high level soccer skills required for collegiate soccer
• Demonstrated experience recruiting and working with highly skilled soccer players at the collegiate level
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate support in the broader local and regional soccer community

Preferred:

• Coaching Experience and progression within college soccer (further preference given to current college coaching)
• Demonstrated recruiting success in a successful collegiate program
• Demonstrated knowledge of coaching and developing student-athletes
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NCAA II rules & regulations
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of academic performance of prospective and current student-athletes

Pay Range: $55,000 - $60,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC)

With a strong tradition of technology-enhanced teaching and learning, the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) serves as the U's major outpost in Northwest Minnesota. UMC provides both experiential, career-oriented degree programs as well as high-quality online programs, while connecting its teaching, research, and outreach to rural economic development and service to the region and beyond.

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