SUMMARY: The Head Men’s Soccer Coach is responsible to oversee the Men’s Soccer program in the best interest of the University, and to adhere to the mission and policies of Corban University, the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The successful candidate will support the University's mission to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. Full-time position with benefits in Salem, OR.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for team building and skill development of both varsity and JV programs.
• Maintain expert knowledge of skills and strategies related to the sport.
• Direct strategy and manage players’ involvement during athletic practices or contests.
• Help develop a program to aid student athletes who are having academic difficulties helping to monitor the academic development of student athletes toward graduation.
• Participate in scheduling process for competitive events.
• Partner with Athletics Department staff to plan and oversee away event details (Travel, Meal, Lodging etc.).
• Responsible for motivating, encouraging, disciplining and maintaining sportsmanship.
• Partner with Sports Information Director to track and provide statistical information.
• Help maintain and care for athletic facilities.
• Delegate responsibilities to assistants, managers and team members.
• Responsible to accurately monitor his/her portion of the athletic budget.
• Responsible for proper checkout, use, storage (both in and out of season), cleaning, marking and inventory of all equipment.
• Recommend to the Athletic Director award winners for the particular sport and recommend changes and improvements as needed.
• Coordinate and direct the recruiting for the program.
• Partner with the Athletics Director in the hiring of assistant coaches.
• Foster and maintain quality alumni and constituent connections to enhance the vigor of the program.
• Participate in fundraising for the enhancement of the program
• Manage athletics scholarship funding within the parameters set by the Director of Athletics.
• Outdoor Athletic Complex Manager (20%)
  1. Work with coaches to schedule use of OAC for practice and games
  2. Work with Corban Event Management to schedule outside events
  3. Work with Student Life to schedule OAC for student use
  4. Maintain OAC and recommends maintenance issues to Campus Facilities
  5. Drags the turf field on a consistent basis
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated effective leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to the Student-Athlete concept.
• Demonstrated effective recruitment strategies.
• Ability to organize and implement effective game and practice strategies.
• Working knowledge of CCC, NAIA and institutional rules and regulations.
• Playing and coaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred.
• Knowledge of sports management.
• Demonstrated ability to work alongside of students in a cooperative and collaborative style.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to support and encourage student athletes in integrating academic, athletic and spiritual pursuits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree preferred; bachelor’s degree required.
• Coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.).
• Demonstrated high degree of sportsmanship and moral standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and encourage university-age students.
• Evangelical Christian commitment and lifestyle consistent with the university’s mission as described in our Statement of Faith.
• Candidates should value an environment that reflects the diversity of God’s kingdom, engages in global concerns and connects culturally.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Travel and weekend/evening work related to athletics calendar. Events on and off campus during non-business hours will be an aspect of the position.

Corban University is a private comprehensive university of liberal arts, ministry, and professional studies with a mission to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. All employees are expected to model servant leadership in all aspects of their work. Corban values and recruits for a workforce that is diverse in gender, age, ethnicity, race, and/or ability, and seeks employees who will interact with the Corban community in a way that reflects a commitment to cultural proficiency. Where permitted by law and consistent with the school’s history, mission, and core values, Corban exercises religious preference throughout the University. Employees must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, agree with the University Statement of Faith, evidence a mature Christian faith, and be an active member of a Bible-believing, Gospel-preaching local church.