Head Coach, Women's Soccer

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Job Details

Job Location

Wheeling University - Wheeling, WV

Position Type

Full Time

Description

Wheeling University, an NCAA Division II Catholic University, and member of the Mountain East Conference invites applications for a full-time Head Coach, Women's Soccer. Responsible for fulfilling all position-specific requirements to create a viable NCAA D-II women’s soccer program. Must be able to travel out of town for extended time periods and have the ability to work extended hours, such as evenings and weekends. Requirements include a valid, current driver’s license; NCAA Compliance Certification; and First AId, CPR, and AED certification.Â

Key Accountability

Coaching

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Job Details

Job Location

Wheeling University - Wheeling, WV

Position Type

Full Time

Description

Wheeling University, an NCAA Division II Catholic University, and member of the Mountain East Conference invites applications for a full-time Head Coach, Women's Soccer. Responsible for fulfilling all position-specific requirements to create a viable NCAA D-II women’s soccer program. Must be able to travel out of town for extended time periods and have the ability to work extended hours, such as evenings and weekends. Requirements include a valid, current driver’s license; NCAA Compliance Certification; and First AId, CPR, and AED certification.Â

Key Accountability

Coaching

Job Duties

Trains and prepares student-athletes. Teaches sport-specific skills, tactics, and philosophy; schedules and directs practices; conduct sport-specific physical training and conditioning for student-athletes both in and off-season. Ensures athletes are making satisfactory academic progress; works with the Faculty Academic Representative, the Academic Coordinator and Registrar to monitor athlete’s grades; establishes and coordinates study halls; provides mentors and tutors as needed, and ensures all student-athletes are academically eligible per NCAA and conference requirements and entered correctly into the NCAA Compliance Program, and maintains regular office consultation hours. Other duties as assigned.

Performance Standards

• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take and give direction
• Can coach athletes regardless of performance level.
• Helps athletes use their talents to achieve key goals.
• Ability to recognize athletes’ potential and works to build on it.
• Supports athletes going outside of their comfort zone.
• Encourages repeating and building upon areas of strength.
• Suggests methods to improve performance.
• Models success behaviors, a positive work manner, and constant self-improvement.

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Job Duties

Responsible for overseeing GA’s. Includes hiring, training, directing, monitoring, and performance feedback. Other duties as assigned.

Performance Standards

• Gives feedback, instruction, and encouragement.
• Sets standards for professional behavior.
• Creates a positive work environment.
• Communicates what is expected and holds others accountable.
• Ensures there are resources to complete work assignments.
• Builds rapport by listening, talking, and encouraging others.
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within the team.
• Manages staff in a way that improves their ability to succeed.
• Coordinates ideas and resources to meet goals.

Key Accountability

Scouting and Recruiting

Job Duties

Accountable for scouting and recruiting future student-athletes. Includes following all NCAA, conference, and University regulations and guidelines; assessing athletic talent and academic performance of potential student-athletes; determining who meets the athletic requirements and University academic standards; and coordinating scholarships per the University’s approved model. Other duties as assigned.

Performance Standards

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate the University’s mission, vision, and values.
• Maintains an approachable, professional demeanor.
• Builds rapport by listening, talking, and encouraging others.
• Capitalizes on formal and informal networks to meet a goal.
• Displays passion and dedication for the University.
• Articulate and outgoing.
• Proficient (or ability to become proficient) with recruiting software.

General Support

Supports the sport’s program. This includes representing the University in all sport-specific activities; assisting the Sports Information Director in the organization of sports information materials such as media guides, press releases, and community public relations programs; assists with program budgets; purchases uniforms and equipment; coordinates pre-season medical exams for student-athletes; scouts opponents and prepares game plans; establishes itineraries and makes travel arrangements. Other duties as assigned.

• Displays a positive demeanor.
• Capable of prioritizing needs with deadlines.
• Ability to relate to others in a professional, positive manner.
• Promotes events/activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Experience Level Required

Three years of experience as a collegiate assistant coach. Experience as a head coach and player is preferred.

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Compliance Responsibilities Required

Required to ensure NCAA, conference, and University policies and mandated requirements are correctly interpreted and met and documentation is maintained per policies and procedures; maintain qualifications and certification(s) and complete required annual training.

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