Head Men’s Soccer Coach

As Head Coach, you are responsible for reporting to the Director of Athletics and are responsible for the following:
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Recruiting and maintaining the appropriate number of student athletes to be able to compete at the highest level within your sport.
• Fostering an environment that supports and encourages each student-athlete to graduate

in a timely fashion.

• All statistical reports are the responsibility of the head coach. Any fines or penalties imposed by league will be the responsibility of the head coach.
• Communication will be via phone or in person. Voicemail will be for emergency only.
• Head Coach must read, acknowledge, sign, and follow the NJCAA Coaching Principles, Coaching Creed, and the NJCAA Coaching Excellence Contract.
• Developing and maintaining a competitive won/loss record of at least .500 in your division and qualifying the team for the Region XIX Tournament.
• Updating and maintaining student/athlete’s eligibility. Working closely with our student athletes, Academic advisor for student athletes, Coordinator of Student Advisement/Athletics and faculty to help ensure the academic success of the student athletes.
• Head Coach will be responsible for hiring, firing and supervising the Assistant Coaching staff. The Head Coach and the Assistant Coach must follow all legal and college regulations.
• Established and maintain an active e-mail address.
• Head Coach must be present at all games and practices.
• Attending the Athletic Orientation and Coaches Council meetings.
• Performing such other functions in connection with your position as may be assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• The Head Coach will be fully responsible for driving the van, including attaining and maintaining full positive status on the authorized drivers list, following school van policy, notifying appropriate contacts if lost or late for a game, keeping the NJCAA website current, submitting timely expense reports, following up with the Director of Athletics.
• Maintaining accurate records of actual time spent in all duties as the head coach by completing and submitting bi-monthly timesheets.
• Statistical reporting and public relations including, but not limited to updating administration with every score and game highlight after each game and keeping NJCAA Coaches’ Website pages up to date.
• Conducting yourself and the Team in such a manner as to reflect a positive image for the team and Union College, both on and off the playing arena. You are charged with ensuring that both you and the members of the team conduct yourselves with a high degree of moral integrity as representatives of Union College at all public appearances whether on or off campus.
• Distribute meal money for all road games to the student athletes. Reconcile the dollars and return any overage to the Athletic Department on a bi-weekly basis. Follow all school policies including Finance and Purchasing. Plan all overnight trips. Complete all required paperwork before and after the trip. Have student athletes sign overnight trip code of conduct as necessary.
• Developing and maintaining the skill, discipline and integrity of team during games and practice.
• Must encourage athletes to attend select athletic events in support of other teams.
• Knowing and adhering to the athletic policies and protocol of Union College and the eligibility requirements and rules and regulations of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
• Following medical guidelines for injured athletes per ATC/Team physician.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience

• Coaching and/or playing experience required.
• Three (3) years experience in coaching preferred at the college level.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Position involves both inside sedentary work and physical activity outside on the field in coaching and training situations with student athletes.
Involves strenuous exercise of muscles used in stooping, bending, running, throwing, pitching and batting.
Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors in conditions including loud and constant noise. There is exposure to natural atmospheric conditions such as sun, rain, wind and dust, etc.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag approximately 50 pounds.
Travel is required.
Salary $8,000 per contract
Additional Information
Union College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.
Union College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment
Seasonal employment, per individual contract. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.