What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Men`s Soccer Coach position at LASELL UNIVERSITY?
JOB SUMMARY:
Head Men’s Soccer Coach-Athletic Department
Lasell University located in Newton, MA, is seeking applications for the part-time position of Head Men’s Soccer Coach. This is a part-time position housed in the Department of Athletics and reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Athletics.
Lasell University is a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and the NCAA Division III. Lasell’s 50-acre campus is located in Newton, MA, a community located ten miles west of Boston. The co-educational institution, offering professionally oriented baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, has an enrollment of 1200 full-time undergraduate students.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The head coach will direct all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III men’s soccer program with a special emphasis on recruitment of appropriate student-athletes; specific tasks include, but are not limited to: practice and game preparation; budgeting; academic support; fundraising; supervision of assistant coach(es); and insuring the general welfare and the development of the student-athlete. It is required that the candidate will have a complete understanding of all NCAA Division III philosophies and regulations, and will adhere to these at all times. Regular day, evening, and weekend hours are required.
Qualifications:
Previous coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level is strongly preferred. Knowledge and compliance with NCAA Division III rules required. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the developmental education of student-athletes, a strong work ethic, organizational skills, computer skills, and the ability to interact professionally within the department, the campus, and the community. CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
Lasell University is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. Lasell University has the right to add or change job responsibilities at any time.
- Fulfill all tasks attendant to the overall management of an intercollegiate athletic team, and do so in a manner that is consistent with the educational mission of Lasell University, and embodies the educational philosophies of the Department of Athletics and the Division of Student Affairs.
- Promote the positive development of student-athletes: academically, athletically and personally.
- Monitor academic progress of student-athletes to insure eligibility and progress towards a degree.
- Recruit student-athletes for the varsity athletic program, in accordance with Lasell University and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Guidelines.
- Coordinate all practice/game preparation for varsity program, and work with the scheduling coordinator to create a competitive playing schedule.
- Understand and adhere to all Lasell University, NCAA and Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) bylaws, rules, policies and protocols.
- Provide input to the Assistant Vice President for Athletics regarding team budget, and manage budget effectively.
- Work collaboratively with all professional members of the Athletic Department, including: athletic trainers, Athletic Communications Director, and event management staff.
- Communicate effectively with a variety of populations including, prospective student-athletes and their families; Office of Undergraduate Admission; Health Services and Counseling Center.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Supervisory Responsibility: Assistant coaches, and student team managers.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB:
Minimum Education level: Bachelor's Degree
Computer skills: Microsoft Office
Other Requirements of the Job: Prior coaching and/or playing experience at the collegiate level; knowledge of NCAA Division III guidelines; and desire to build a strong Division III program, are required.
CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION OR LICENSURE REQUIRED BY THE JOB:
Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required.
PHYSICAL AND VISUAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
(Pick the one from each category that best suits this position):
Physical Effort
X Average physical effort, with some handling of light weights such as: supplies or materials, on an infrequent basis (10 – 15 lbs.).
___ On occasion, an above average amount of physical effort including consistent standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy materials or equipment.
___ High level of physical effort, such as pushing; pulling; bending; lifting; and carrying heavy objects of over 50 lbs.
Visual
X Average visual effort with infrequent exposure to visually demanding work.
___ Above average visual effort with frequent exposure to visually demanding work involving detailed work.
___ High level of visual effort with continuous exposure to highly detailed work requiring substantial concentration.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
(Pick one from each category that best suits this job):
What is the extent of exposure to unpleasant work conditions required in carrying out job duties? Check only one from each category.
Work performed in an environment with correctable conditions such as lighting and room
temperature.
X Work performed in an environment requiring occasional exposure to weather extremes, fumes, odors and/or noise.
___ Work performed in an environment requiring constant exposure to weather extremes, fumes, odors and/or loud noise
Hazards:
X Normally, no exposure to job hazards; probability of injury is remote.
___ On occasion, exposure to job hazards which could result in some injury, lost time, or threat to one’s personal health.
___ Frequent exposure to job hazards, resulting in injury, lost time, total disability or death.
Salary : $15,000 - $17,500